SAKO · Rifle

SAKO Monolithic Series 6,5 Creedmoor 7.8 g / 120 gr

0.348BC (G1)

120.0gr7.78 g

875m/s2871 fps

2977J2196 ft·lb

Manufacturer	SAKO
Calibre	6.72 mm (.265")
Bullet weight	120.0 gr · 7.78 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.348
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	875.0 m/s · 2871 fps
Muzzle energy	2977 J · 2196 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.245
Form factor	i1 0.704
Category	Rifle
Source	SAKO 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 2977 J (2196 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.245 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 0.348 is higher than 82 of them.

Similar 6.72 mm (.265") loads

Fusion MSR, 6.5 Grendel, 120 Grain, Fusion Soft Point, 2600 fps120 gr · BC 0.340 · 793 m/s Trophy Copper, 6.5 Creedmoor, 120 Grain, Trophy Copper, 2875 fps120 gr · BC 0.497 · 876 m/s GECO STAR 6.5 Creedmoor 7,8g120 gr · BC 0.255 · 879 m/s 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr ELD® Match120 gr · BC 0.245 · 887 m/s 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr. CX® Outfitter®120 gr · BC 0.428 · 892 m/s 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr. CX® Superformance®120 gr · BC 0.428 · 930 m/s

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These figures are the bullet's starting point. What you actually dial depends on your rifle's zero, the air you're shooting in and the wind on the day — BallisticApp solves that on the phone, offline, using the same G1/G7 tables and this database.

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