Hornady · Hunting

6.5x55 140 gr SST® Superformance®

0.520BC (G1)

140.0gr9.07 g

834m/s2735 fps

3152J2325 ft·lb

Manufacturer	Hornady
Calibre	6.72 mm (.265")
Bullet weight	140.0 gr · 9.07 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.520
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	833.6 m/s · 2735 fps
Muzzle energy	3152 J · 2325 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.286
Form factor	i1 0.549
Category	Hunting
Source	Hornady website 2026-07-02 (verified)

Reading these numbers

Only a G1 ballistic coefficient is published for this load, so BallisticApp solves it against the G1 drag table. G1 BC drifts with velocity — the figure below is valid near the muzzle and drops off as the bullet slows.

Muzzle energy of 3152 J (2325 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.286 describes weight per unit of frontal area; divided by the ballistic coefficient it gives the form factor, which is how much drag the shape adds over the standard projectile.

Among the 187 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.520 is higher than 153 of them.

Similar 6.72 mm (.265") loads

Berger Hybrid Target 140gr 6.5mm140 gr · BC 0.311 · 860 m/s Fusion Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor, 140 Grain, Fusion Soft Point, 2725 fps140 gr · BC 0.439 · 831 m/s Fusion Tipped Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor, 140 Grain, Fusion Tipped, 2715 fps140 gr · BC 0.529 · 828 m/s Power-Shok Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor, 140 Grain, Jacketed Soft Point, 2725 fps140 gr · BC 0.439 · 831 m/s GECO EXPRESS 6,5 Creedmoor 9,1g140 gr · BC 0.406 · 807 m/s 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr BTHP American Gunner®140 gr · BC 0.580 · 820 m/s

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