The chart below is computed using the Long Range Science ballistic calculator for some common 6.5 PRC factory loads. These are for comparison with preset environmental data. Select a load to see its drop and wind table.

6.5 PRC Drop Chart

Drop and wind are come-up corrections (dial/hold up). Wind is a 10 mph full-value crosswind via lag-time approximation. Values assume a 100 yd zero and standard atmosphere.

These numbers are a factory-load reference, not verified DOPE. Differences in your actual muzzle velocity, barrel length, and local air density shift the solution. Confirm your true velocity with a chronograph and validate on target before trusting any chart downrange.

Key Takeaways

• Supersonic to ~1,690 yards: With the Hornady 147 gr ELD Match, it enters the transonic zone there in standard atmosphere; cold or high-altitude air pushes it farther.
• Holds 1,000+ ft·lb to ~987 yards: With the Hornady 147 gr ELD Match, a common energy threshold for larger game.
• ~2.4 MIL / 8.1 MOA at 500 yards, ~7.1 MIL / 24.3 MOA at 1,000.
• ~1.5 MIL of wind at 1,000 yards in a 10 mph full-value crosswind. Wind is your dominant error source at distance.
• The 143 gr ELD-X and 147 gr ELD Match drop about the same at 1,000 yards (7.18 and 7.08 MIL), but the 147 gr ELD Match drifts less in wind (1.49 vs 1.67 MIL).
• The 143 gr ELD-X starts fastest at 2,960 fps but retains 1,659 fps at 1,000 yards, versus 1,736 fps for the 147 gr ELD Match.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 6.5 PRC drop at 1,000 yards?

With the Hornady 147 gr ELD Match at 2,910 fps and a 100-yard zero, roughly 7.1 MIL (24.3 MOA), about 255 inches, under standard conditions. Your exact drop depends on your true muzzle velocity and air density, so true your data before relying on it at distance.

Is the 6.5 PRC supersonic at 1,000 yards?

With the Hornady 147 gr ELD Match at 2,910 fps it retains about 1736 fps at 1,000 yards and stays supersonic to roughly 1,690 yards. Colder, higher-altitude air extends that range further; hot low-elevation air shortens it.

Which 6.5 PRC factory load shoots flattest?

The 143 gr ELD-X and 147 gr ELD Match drop nearly the same at 1,000 yards (7.18 and 7.08 MIL), but the 147 gr ELD Match has less wind drift (1.49 vs 1.67 MIL), which makes it the better long range choice. The 143 gr ELD-X is flatter at 300 yards (0.93 vs 0.96 MIL) because of its higher muzzle velocity, but gives that up at distance.

Should I use G1 or G7 BC for the 6.5 PRC?

Use G7 for modern boat-tail bullets like these when the manufacturer publishes it. The G7 standard projectile matches their shape, so the drag curve tracks reality better across the trajectory.

What zero does this 6.5 PRC chart assume?

A 100-yard zero with 1.8 inches of sight height. A different zero shifts the whole table. Enter your own zero in the Ballistics Calculator to regenerate it for your setup.

You Might Also Need

• Ballistics Calculator: run any load with your own velocity, zero, and conditions.
• Bullet Stability Calculator: confirm your 1:8 twist stabilizes these bullets in your air.
• MOA ↔ MIL Converter: switch any correction above between units.
• Ranging Calculator: range your target before you dial.