6.5 PRC ballistic coefficient chart
G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients for 14 6.5 PRC factory loads from 120 to 156 grains, with the manufacturer's muzzle velocity and, where published, bullet length.
| Load | Weight (gr) | G1 BC | G7 BC | Velocity (fps) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal 120gr. Trophy Copper (P65PRCTC1) | 120 | 0.497 | - | 3,050 | 1.400 |
| Nosler 120gr. E-Tip (40688) | 120 | 0.497 | - | 3,100 | 1.350 |
| Barnes 127gr. VOR-TX LR (LR65PRC01) | 127 | 0.468 | - | 2,995 | 1.399 |
| Federal 130gr. Terminal Ascent (P65PRCTA1) | 130 | 0.532 | - | 3,000 | 1.421 |
| Hornady 130gr. CX (81622) | 130 | 0.489 | - | 2,975 | 1.452 |
| Federal 140gr. Fusion (F65PRCFS1) | 140 | 0.439 | - | 2,925 | 1.270 |
| Federal 140gr. Fusion Tipped (F65PRCTFS1) | 140 | 0.529 | - | 2,975 | - |
| Sako 140gr. PowerHead (109H) | 140 | 0.530 | - | 2,838 | - |
| Winchester 140gr. MatchKing HPBT (S65PM) | 140 | 0.580 | 0.289 | 3,030 | 1.303 |
| Hornady 143gr. ELD-X Precision Hunter (81621) | 143 | 0.625 | 0.315 | 2,960 | 1.480 |
| Norma 143gr. Bondstrike (20166452) | 143 | 0.629 | - | 2,953 | - |
| Norma 143gr. Golden Target (10166462) | 143 | 0.635 | 0.321 | 2,986 | - |
| Hornady 147gr. ELD Match (81620) | 147 | 0.697 | 0.351 | 2,910 | 1.440 |
| Berger 156gr. EOL Hunter | 156 | 0.679 | 0.347 | 2,960 | 1.512 |
Using these numbers
A ballistic coefficient describes how well a bullet keeps its speed against air resistance, compared with a standard reference projectile. G7 figures suit long, boat-tailed match and hunting bullets and stay more consistent across velocities; G1 figures are larger numbers for the same bullet and are what most manufacturers have published historically. Use whichever your calculator asks for, but never mix a G1 number with the G7 drag model.
Every load here is in the ballistic calculator's bullet library — search for it to build a range card in one step, then true the velocity against your own chronograph. For a ready-made drop table, see the 6.5 PRC ballistics chart .