Norma · Hunting

Norma Golden Target 6,5x55 Swedish Mauser 8.4g

0.548BC (G1)

130.0gr8.42 g

830m/s2723 fps

2902J2140 ft·lb

Manufacturer	Norma
Calibre	6.72 mm (.265")
Bullet weight	130.0 gr · 8.42 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.548
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	830.0 m/s · 2723 fps
Muzzle energy	2902 J · 2140 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.265
Form factor	i1 0.484
Category	Hunting
Source	Norma 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 2902 J (2140 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.265 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 0.548 is higher than 168 of them.

Similar 6.72 mm (.265") loads

Barnes TSX, 6.5 Creedmoor, 130 Grain, Barnes Triple-Shock X Bullet (TSX), 2825 fps130 gr · BC 0.365 · 861 m/s Swift Scirocco II, 6.5 Creedmoor, 130 Grain, Swift Scirocco, 2800 fps130 gr · BC 0.571 · 853 m/s Terminal Ascent, 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak, 130 Grain, Terminal Ascent, 3100 fps130 gr · BC 0.532 · 945 m/s Terminal Ascent, 6.5 Creedmoor, 130 Grain, Terminal Ascent, 2800 fps130 gr · BC 0.532 · 853 m/s GECO TARGET HP 6,5 Creedmoor 8,4g130 gr · BC 0.548 · 859 m/s 260 Rem 130 gr ELD® Match130 gr · BC 0.255 · 866 m/s

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