Sauer 6.5x68

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Hello, my name is Bojan and this is my first post. I need help regarding bullet for my rifle. Any expiriense with this ammo? Twist rate is 1:9.8 inc. Thanks

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Welcome aboard, Bojan. Glad to have you. I don't have a 6.5X68, but I do shoot an 8X68S. The 6.5X68 is one of the great cartridges that has managed to be overlooked, I fear. If I was in the market for another rifle, that would quite likely receive my attention.

What information, specifically, are you looking for? Are you planning on using this cartridge for hunting? What game do you have in mind for the cartridge, if you are hunting? Are you planning on using the rifle primarily to punch paper? Will your shots be under 300 meters? Or are you anticipating shots beyond that? Determine what you want to use the rifle for and choose your bullet accordingly.

If you can give us a bit of guidance on what you are looking for, no doubt there will be many people willing to give you the benefit of their expertise. If you have a chance, post a picture of your setup; without a doubt that will be of interest to most of us here.

Again, welcome aboard.
 
DrMike":iv4hwsan said:
Welcome aboard, Bojan. Glad to have you. I don't have a 6.5X68, but I do shoot an 8X68S. The 6.5X68 is one of the great cartridges that has managed to be overlooked, I fear. If I was in the market for another rifle, that would quite likely receive my attention.

What information, specifically, are you looking for? Are you planning on using this cartridge for hunting? What game do you have in mind for the cartridge, if you are hunting? Are you planning on using the rifle primarily to punch paper? Will your shots be under 300 meters? Or are you anticipating shots beyond that? Determine what you want to use the rifle for and choose your bullet accordingly.

If you can give us a bit of guidance on what you are looking for, no doubt there will be many people willing to give you the benefit of their expertise. If you have a chance, post a picture of your setup; without a doubt that will be of interest to most of us here.

Again, welcome aboard.
Hi Mike, many thanks for your post. I use 6.5x68 for hunting. Also I have 8x68 and 9.3x62. In 6.5x68 I use RWS KS 8.2 gramms, but I am ready to start reloading. Main problem is bullet, because twist rate
Is 1:9,8 inc. I am without any expiriense in reloading tehnology

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You will need to google the 6.5x68 Schuler and look for load data info and read all you can find. I'm not sure if Norma has any in their online manual. From what I have read it is similar to the 6.5mm Remington Mag and the 264 Winchester . Some say you can use starting load data for these cartridges and slowly work up but I don't recommend that you do that since you lack experience in reloading.
As far as bullet weight you should be good with 129gr and lower with that twist rate, maybe even 140gr depending on type of bullet. The VLD style bullet may need a faster twist.
 
I shoot a 9.3X64 in addition to the 8X68S--love both of them. A couple of years ago, I was focused on building a 6.5X68S, but wound up building a .358 Norma Magnum instead. Your twist is sufficient to handle about any of the heavier bullets you might care to shoot. What is the primary purpose of the rifle? Do you intend to punch paper or are you hunting some particular game? The 142 grain Nosler ABLR will serve you very well. A stiff charge of 4.54 grams of H1000 will yield a muzzle velocity of 962 m/s, which is stepping out quite nicely. The following table shows a good variety of powders that will work very well for you:

Code:
Cartridge          : 6.5 x 68
Bullet             : .264, 142, Nosler AccuBond LR 58922 G7
Useable Case Capaci: 76.841 grain H2O = 4.989 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.405 inch = 86.49 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

48 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218                        103.6     78.2     5.07    3298    99.7    63250   16546   1.245  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570                     99.2     74.1     4.80    3251    99.2    63250   16137   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80                  102.2     78.5     5.09    3240    99.7    63250   15823   1.276  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 101.0     77.6     5.03    3235    99.4    63250   15917   1.279  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50                 105.3     80.7     5.23    3229    99.1    63250   16257   1.305  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870                       105.3     77.0     4.99    3222    99.9    63250   15454   1.281  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225                        102.8     73.2     4.74    3197   100.0    63250   13934   1.269  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    102.8     73.2     4.74    3197   100.0    63250   13934   1.269  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217                          104.9     73.2     4.74    3197   100.0    63250   14314   1.293  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     91.3     66.0     4.28    3181   100.0    63250   14373   1.269  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     91.5     68.9     4.46    3177    99.8    63250   14630   1.278  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                         98.5     69.8     4.52    3175   100.0    63250   14235   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2                         98.5     69.8     4.52    3175   100.0    63250   14235   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                 93.8     70.9     4.60    3173   100.0    63250   14012   1.273  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 8700                      110.0     81.3     5.27    3173    99.1    63250   14731   1.268  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                   93.7     70.8     4.59    3172   100.0    63250   13978   1.273  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        90.3     65.7     4.26    3170   100.0    63250   13890   1.260  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                            95.4     65.7     4.26    3170   100.0    63250   13890   1.260  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 20N29                   109.9     83.8     5.43    3168    97.5    63250   15232   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 105.9     79.3     5.14    3168    93.5    63250   15910   1.309  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG                      107.9     77.6     5.03    3164    92.1    63250   15460   1.267  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41                   102.5     77.3     5.01    3164    95.4    63250   15063   1.260  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                         95.2     70.0     4.53    3161   100.0    63250   13598   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                         91.5     65.5     4.25    3161   100.0    63250   13816   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      100.1     70.1     4.54    3159   100.0    63250   13562   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        100.1     70.1     4.54    3159   100.0    63250   13562   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869                     107.5     81.1     5.26    3153    95.5    63250   15095   1.274  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 513/520/9520       111.3     80.6     5.22    3151    98.1    63250   14800   1.282  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 13                  109.5     79.3     5.14    3147    98.8    63250   14627   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                        91.6     65.6     4.25    3147   100.0    63250   13645   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  91.6     65.6     4.25    3147   100.0    63250   13645   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation        91.6     65.6     4.25    3147   100.0    63250   13645   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                      94.1     65.9     4.27    3146   100.0    63250   13673   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                         94.1     65.9     4.27    3146   100.0    63250   13673   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                  96.3     67.8     4.40    3146   100.0    63250   13209   1.276  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation        95.2     68.8     4.45    3142    99.8    63250   13923   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                       93.1     65.4     4.24    3131   100.0    63250   13568   1.271  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      91.4     70.5     4.57    3119   100.0    63250   13019   1.280  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0                     108.3     79.2     5.13    3109    91.9    63250   14407   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation          90.0     63.8     4.13    3107   100.0    63250   13012   1.265  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170                    103.1     72.3     4.68    3106    98.3    63250   13990   1.283  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                       94.4     65.0     4.21    3105   100.0    63250   13191   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    90.8     65.0     4.21    3105   100.0    63250   13191   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100                         100.3     76.5     4.96    3090    95.9    63250   13921   1.274  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                    92.4     63.7     4.13    3076   100.0    63250   12812   1.257  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                  93.4     64.7     4.19    3075   100.0    63250   12267   1.290  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                     94.9     64.4     4.17    3061   100.0    63250   12445   1.264  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                     94.3     66.1     4.28    3057   100.0    63250   12212   1.277  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                    97.0     68.0     4.40    3049    96.9    63250   13011   1.257  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                       91.9     65.1     4.22    3041   100.0    63250   12034   1.305  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                          97.2     65.1     4.22    3041   100.0    63250   12034   1.305  ! Near Maximum !

You will see a similar range of powders with the 129 grain Nosler AccuBond LR:

Code:
Cartridge          : 6.5 x 68
Bullet             : .264, 129, Nosler AccuBond LR 58943 G7
Useable Case Capaci: 78.227 grain H2O = 5.079 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.405 inch = 86.49 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

42 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218                        105.2     80.8     5.24    3427    99.2    63250   16727   1.198  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570                    100.9     76.7     4.97    3385    98.6    63250   16325   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80                  103.9     81.3     5.27    3374    99.3    63250   16016   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 102.6     80.3     5.20    3367    98.9    63250   16087   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50                 107.1     83.5     5.41    3359    98.5    63250   16403   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870                       107.0     79.7     5.16    3356    99.6    63250   15671   1.232  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225                        104.6     75.9     4.92    3341   100.0    63250   14192   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    104.6     75.9     4.92    3341   100.0    63250   14192   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217                          106.8     75.8     4.91    3338   100.0    63250   14595   1.243  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     92.8     68.4     4.43    3320    99.9    63250   14661   1.220  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2                        100.2     72.3     4.68    3313   100.0    63250   14524   1.236  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                        100.2     72.3     4.68    3313   100.0    63250   14524   1.236  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     93.1     71.3     4.62    3313    99.5    63250   14866   1.229  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                 95.4     73.4     4.76    3312   100.0    63250   14286   1.223  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                   95.2     73.3     4.75    3311   100.0    63250   14252   1.223  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                            97.1     68.0     4.41    3310   100.0    63250   14189   1.210  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        91.8     68.0     4.41    3310   100.0    63250   14189   1.210  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                           90.9     68.4     4.43    3302   100.0    63250   14002   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 8700                      111.7     84.0     5.45    3301    98.4    63250   14840   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                         93.0     67.8     4.39    3300   100.0    63250   14100   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                         96.8     72.4     4.69    3300   100.0    63250   13867   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      101.7     72.6     4.70    3298   100.0    63250   13829   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        101.7     72.6     4.70    3298   100.0    63250   13829   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 20N29                   111.6     86.6     5.61    3292    96.6    63250   15271   1.237  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                  98.0     70.3     4.56    3290   100.0    63250   13471   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 107.5     82.0     5.31    3289    92.3    63250   15897   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41                   104.0     79.9     5.18    3288    94.3    63250   15079   1.212  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  93.1     67.9     4.40    3287   100.0    63250   13928   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                        93.1     67.9     4.40    3287   100.0    63250   13928   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation        93.1     67.9     4.40    3287   100.0    63250   13928   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                      95.7     68.2     4.42    3286   100.0    63250   13955   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                         95.7     68.2     4.42    3286   100.0    63250   13955   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG                      109.4     80.1     5.19    3285    90.8    63250   15414   1.220  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation        96.7     71.1     4.61    3275    99.4    63250   14120   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869                     109.1     83.8     5.43    3274    94.4    63250   15092   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 13                  111.2     81.9     5.31    3274    98.1    63250   14729   1.236  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                       94.6     67.7     4.39    3268    99.9    63250   13836   1.222  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      92.9     73.0     4.73    3257   100.0    63250   13267   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                         90.4     64.8     4.20    3257   100.0    63250   13323   1.208  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                  90.8     65.5     4.24    3253   100.0    63250   13368   1.215  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation          91.5     66.0     4.28    3246   100.0    63250   13279   1.215  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                       95.9     67.2     4.35    3241    99.8    63250   13429   1.212  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    92.2     67.2     4.35    3241    99.8    63250   13429   1.212  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 513/520/9520       112.0     82.5     5.35    3239    96.9    61000   14752   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170                    104.7     74.7     4.84    3233    97.5    63250   14098   1.235  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0                     109.8     81.7     5.30    3228    90.6    63250   14356   1.214  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                  95.0     67.0     4.34    3219   100.0    63250   12514   1.239  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                       90.3     64.2     4.16    3215   100.0    63250   12926   1.210  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100                         101.8     79.0     5.12    3211    94.9    63250   13944   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                    93.8     65.8     4.26    3211    99.9    63250   13040   1.208  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                        90.9     66.3     4.29    3208   100.0    63250   12709   1.235  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                     96.3     66.6     4.32    3196   100.0    63250   12690   1.215  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                     95.8     68.3     4.43    3194   100.0    63250   12455   1.228  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                            90.4     62.4     4.04    3181   100.0    63250   12046   1.237  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                       93.4     67.4     4.37    3180   100.0    63250   12279   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                          98.8     67.4     4.37    3180   100.0    63250   12279   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                    98.4     70.2     4.55    3173    96.0    63250   13077   1.209  ! Near Maximum !

I really like the performance of the Nosler E-Tip on game when shot from a variety of cartridges. The 100 grain Nosler E-Tip would be a great all around choice.

Code:
Cartridge          : 6.5 x 68
Bullet             : .264, 100, Nosler E-TIP 59765
Useable Case Capaci: 77.141 grain H2O = 5.009 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.405 inch = 86.49 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

24 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218                        110.6     83.8     5.43    3727    96.2    63250   15789   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570                    107.1     80.3     5.20    3725    96.1    63250   15562   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80                  109.9     84.8     5.50    3707    97.2    63250   15265   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    110.9     79.3     5.14    3703   100.0    63250   13945   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225                        110.9     79.3     5.14    3703   100.0    63250   13945   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 108.7     83.8     5.43    3701    96.6    63250   15298   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                  95.3     72.9     4.72    3681   100.0    63250   13643   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     98.4     71.5     4.63    3670    98.6    63250   14287   1.106  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                 104.2     73.7     4.78    3668   100.0    63250   13296   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                   93.9     71.1     4.61    3668   100.0    63250   13464   1.097  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                           96.5     71.6     4.64    3667   100.0    63250   13857   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                        106.3     75.6     4.90    3665    99.3    63250   14222   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2                        106.3     75.6     4.90    3665    99.3    63250   14222   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                101.1     76.7     4.97    3664    99.4    63250   13970   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                           102.9     71.1     4.61    3664    99.0    63250   13885   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        97.3     71.1     4.61    3664    99.0    63250   13885   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  100.9     76.6     4.96    3663    99.4    63250   13945   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     98.5     74.5     4.83    3652    97.6    63250   14335   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                         98.4     70.8     4.59    3651    98.9    63250   13761   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217                          112.0     78.4     5.08    3647    99.9    59770   14334   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                        102.2     75.4     4.89    3642    99.3    63250   13535   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  98.7     70.9     4.60    3641    99.6    63250   13718   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                        98.7     70.9     4.60    3641    99.6    63250   13718   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation        98.7     70.9     4.60    3641    99.6    63250   13718   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     101.3     71.3     4.62    3639    99.6    63250   13729   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        101.3     71.3     4.62    3639    99.6    63250   13729   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      107.4     75.6     4.90    3638    99.3    63250   13494   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        107.4     75.6     4.90    3638    99.3    63250   13494   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870                       112.0     82.2     5.33    3638    97.2    60047   14878   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50                 112.0     86.1     5.58    3625    95.2    59924   15342   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      100.0     70.6     4.57    3610    98.6    63250   13463   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      98.3     76.2     4.94    3609    99.9    63250   13047   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                         95.5     67.5     4.38    3609    99.5    63250   13111   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation       102.0     74.0     4.79    3608    97.5    63250   13551   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                  96.0     68.2     4.42    3603    99.5    63250   13154   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                 92.3     67.8     4.39    3596   100.0    63250   12783   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation          96.7     68.7     4.45    3595    99.5    63250   13055   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                 100.9     70.2     4.55    3594   100.0    63250   12354   1.120  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                      91.6     67.3     4.36    3592   100.0    63250   12679   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                  93.0     64.4     4.17    3592   100.0    63250   12237   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41                   109.3     82.8     5.37    3583    90.3    63250   13924   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                           91.2     67.0     4.34    3582    99.4    63250   12872   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation           94.2     67.0     4.34    3582    99.4    63250   12872   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                         94.2     67.0     4.34    3582    99.4    63250   12872   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    97.2     69.9     4.53    3577    98.4    63250   13015   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      101.2     69.9     4.53    3577    98.4    63250   13015   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                           91.3     64.2     4.16    3572   100.0    63250   12202   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation          91.3     64.2     4.16    3571   100.0    63250   12199   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                        92.7     65.6     4.25    3565   100.0    63250   11806   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                       90.3     64.2     4.16    3563   100.0    63250   12164   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                        96.0     69.0     4.47    3555    99.9    63250   12548   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                       95.2     66.7     4.32    3554    98.9    63250   12614   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation        91.9     66.4     4.30    3553    99.9    63250   12378   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                            95.7     65.1     4.22    3547   100.0    63250   11931   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780              94.7     71.0     4.60    3545    99.5    63250   12480   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                    98.7     68.3     4.42    3543    98.5    63250   12640   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170                    110.2     77.5     5.02    3541    94.6    63250   13291   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                          91.3     64.2     4.16    3540   100.0    63250   12204   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                    101.1     71.1     4.61    3536    99.8    63250   12253   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                         104.5     70.2     4.55    3531   100.0    63250   12122   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                       98.8     70.2     4.55    3531   100.0    63250   12122   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                    101.5     69.2     4.48    3529    98.9    63250   12349   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 112.0     84.2     5.46    3528    87.2    60407   14427   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                 93.6     64.4     4.17    3520   100.0    63250   11291   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                          90.5     62.9     4.08    3516   100.0    63250   11756   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                        94.1     71.3     4.62    3508    98.4    63250   12307   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100                         106.8     81.7     5.30    3502    91.0    63250   12913   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                   103.1     72.5     4.70    3470    92.4    63250   12231   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869                     112.0     84.8     5.50    3456    88.5    57164   13502   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG                      112.0     80.9     5.24    3449    84.0    56618   13578   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0                     112.0     82.2     5.33    3384    83.8    56839   12596   1.162  ! Near Maximum !

I note that N570 is found as a top performer on all these bullets. I truly like this powder (and N560). They have always performed exceptionally well for me in a variety of cartridges. Perhaps that provides some ideas for you to work with.
 
Welcome aboard, Bojan where are you from?

When I was stationed in Germany I worked a little with this chambering
 
DrMike":2e8fqa55 said:
I shoot a 9.3X64 in addition to the 8X68S--love both of them. A couple of years ago, I was focused on building a 6.5X68S, but wound up building a .358 Norma Magnum instead. Your twist is sufficient to handle about any of the heavier bullets you might care to shoot. What is the primary purpose of the rifle? Do you intend to punch paper or are you hunting some particular game? The 142 grain Nosler ABLR will serve you very well. A stiff charge of 4.54 grams of H1000 will yield a muzzle velocity of 962 m/s, which is stepping out quite nicely. The following table shows a good variety of powders that will work very well for you:

Code:
Cartridge          : 6.5 x 68
Bullet             : .264, 142, Nosler AccuBond LR 58922 G7
Useable Case Capaci: 76.841 grain H2O = 4.989 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.405 inch = 86.49 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

48 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218                        103.6     78.2     5.07    3298    99.7    63250   16546   1.245  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570                     99.2     74.1     4.80    3251    99.2    63250   16137   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80                  102.2     78.5     5.09    3240    99.7    63250   15823   1.276  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 101.0     77.6     5.03    3235    99.4    63250   15917   1.279  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50                 105.3     80.7     5.23    3229    99.1    63250   16257   1.305  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870                       105.3     77.0     4.99    3222    99.9    63250   15454   1.281  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225                        102.8     73.2     4.74    3197   100.0    63250   13934   1.269  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    102.8     73.2     4.74    3197   100.0    63250   13934   1.269  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217                          104.9     73.2     4.74    3197   100.0    63250   14314   1.293  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     91.3     66.0     4.28    3181   100.0    63250   14373   1.269  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     91.5     68.9     4.46    3177    99.8    63250   14630   1.278  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                         98.5     69.8     4.52    3175   100.0    63250   14235   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2                         98.5     69.8     4.52    3175   100.0    63250   14235   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                 93.8     70.9     4.60    3173   100.0    63250   14012   1.273  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 8700                      110.0     81.3     5.27    3173    99.1    63250   14731   1.268  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                   93.7     70.8     4.59    3172   100.0    63250   13978   1.273  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        90.3     65.7     4.26    3170   100.0    63250   13890   1.260  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                            95.4     65.7     4.26    3170   100.0    63250   13890   1.260  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 20N29                   109.9     83.8     5.43    3168    97.5    63250   15232   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 105.9     79.3     5.14    3168    93.5    63250   15910   1.309  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG                      107.9     77.6     5.03    3164    92.1    63250   15460   1.267  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41                   102.5     77.3     5.01    3164    95.4    63250   15063   1.260  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                         95.2     70.0     4.53    3161   100.0    63250   13598   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                         91.5     65.5     4.25    3161   100.0    63250   13816   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      100.1     70.1     4.54    3159   100.0    63250   13562   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        100.1     70.1     4.54    3159   100.0    63250   13562   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869                     107.5     81.1     5.26    3153    95.5    63250   15095   1.274  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 513/520/9520       111.3     80.6     5.22    3151    98.1    63250   14800   1.282  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 13                  109.5     79.3     5.14    3147    98.8    63250   14627   1.285  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                        91.6     65.6     4.25    3147   100.0    63250   13645   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  91.6     65.6     4.25    3147   100.0    63250   13645   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation        91.6     65.6     4.25    3147   100.0    63250   13645   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                      94.1     65.9     4.27    3146   100.0    63250   13673   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                         94.1     65.9     4.27    3146   100.0    63250   13673   1.275  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                  96.3     67.8     4.40    3146   100.0    63250   13209   1.276  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation        95.2     68.8     4.45    3142    99.8    63250   13923   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                       93.1     65.4     4.24    3131   100.0    63250   13568   1.271  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      91.4     70.5     4.57    3119   100.0    63250   13019   1.280  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0                     108.3     79.2     5.13    3109    91.9    63250   14407   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation          90.0     63.8     4.13    3107   100.0    63250   13012   1.265  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170                    103.1     72.3     4.68    3106    98.3    63250   13990   1.283  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                       94.4     65.0     4.21    3105   100.0    63250   13191   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    90.8     65.0     4.21    3105   100.0    63250   13191   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100                         100.3     76.5     4.96    3090    95.9    63250   13921   1.274  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                    92.4     63.7     4.13    3076   100.0    63250   12812   1.257  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                  93.4     64.7     4.19    3075   100.0    63250   12267   1.290  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                     94.9     64.4     4.17    3061   100.0    63250   12445   1.264  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                     94.3     66.1     4.28    3057   100.0    63250   12212   1.277  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                    97.0     68.0     4.40    3049    96.9    63250   13011   1.257  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                       91.9     65.1     4.22    3041   100.0    63250   12034   1.305  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                          97.2     65.1     4.22    3041   100.0    63250   12034   1.305  ! Near Maximum !

You will see a similar range of powders with the 129 grain Nosler AccuBond LR:

Code:
Cartridge          : 6.5 x 68
Bullet             : .264, 129, Nosler AccuBond LR 58943 G7
Useable Case Capaci: 78.227 grain H2O = 5.079 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.405 inch = 86.49 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

42 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218                        105.2     80.8     5.24    3427    99.2    63250   16727   1.198  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570                    100.9     76.7     4.97    3385    98.6    63250   16325   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80                  103.9     81.3     5.27    3374    99.3    63250   16016   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 102.6     80.3     5.20    3367    98.9    63250   16087   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50                 107.1     83.5     5.41    3359    98.5    63250   16403   1.256  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870                       107.0     79.7     5.16    3356    99.6    63250   15671   1.232  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225                        104.6     75.9     4.92    3341   100.0    63250   14192   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    104.6     75.9     4.92    3341   100.0    63250   14192   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217                          106.8     75.8     4.91    3338   100.0    63250   14595   1.243  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     92.8     68.4     4.43    3320    99.9    63250   14661   1.220  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2                        100.2     72.3     4.68    3313   100.0    63250   14524   1.236  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                        100.2     72.3     4.68    3313   100.0    63250   14524   1.236  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     93.1     71.3     4.62    3313    99.5    63250   14866   1.229  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                 95.4     73.4     4.76    3312   100.0    63250   14286   1.223  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                   95.2     73.3     4.75    3311   100.0    63250   14252   1.223  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                            97.1     68.0     4.41    3310   100.0    63250   14189   1.210  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        91.8     68.0     4.41    3310   100.0    63250   14189   1.210  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                           90.9     68.4     4.43    3302   100.0    63250   14002   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 8700                      111.7     84.0     5.45    3301    98.4    63250   14840   1.219  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                         93.0     67.8     4.39    3300   100.0    63250   14100   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                         96.8     72.4     4.69    3300   100.0    63250   13867   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      101.7     72.6     4.70    3298   100.0    63250   13829   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        101.7     72.6     4.70    3298   100.0    63250   13829   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 20N29                   111.6     86.6     5.61    3292    96.6    63250   15271   1.237  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                  98.0     70.3     4.56    3290   100.0    63250   13471   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 107.5     82.0     5.31    3289    92.3    63250   15897   1.261  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41                   104.0     79.9     5.18    3288    94.3    63250   15079   1.212  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  93.1     67.9     4.40    3287   100.0    63250   13928   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                        93.1     67.9     4.40    3287   100.0    63250   13928   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation        93.1     67.9     4.40    3287   100.0    63250   13928   1.225  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                      95.7     68.2     4.42    3286   100.0    63250   13955   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                         95.7     68.2     4.42    3286   100.0    63250   13955   1.226  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG                      109.4     80.1     5.19    3285    90.8    63250   15414   1.220  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation        96.7     71.1     4.61    3275    99.4    63250   14120   1.206  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869                     109.1     83.8     5.43    3274    94.4    63250   15092   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 13                  111.2     81.9     5.31    3274    98.1    63250   14729   1.236  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                       94.6     67.7     4.39    3268    99.9    63250   13836   1.222  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      92.9     73.0     4.73    3257   100.0    63250   13267   1.230  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                         90.4     64.8     4.20    3257   100.0    63250   13323   1.208  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                  90.8     65.5     4.24    3253   100.0    63250   13368   1.215  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation          91.5     66.0     4.28    3246   100.0    63250   13279   1.215  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                       95.9     67.2     4.35    3241    99.8    63250   13429   1.212  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    92.2     67.2     4.35    3241    99.8    63250   13429   1.212  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 513/520/9520       112.0     82.5     5.35    3239    96.9    61000   14752   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170                    104.7     74.7     4.84    3233    97.5    63250   14098   1.235  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0                     109.8     81.7     5.30    3228    90.6    63250   14356   1.214  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                  95.0     67.0     4.34    3219   100.0    63250   12514   1.239  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                       90.3     64.2     4.16    3215   100.0    63250   12926   1.210  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100                         101.8     79.0     5.12    3211    94.9    63250   13944   1.227  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                    93.8     65.8     4.26    3211    99.9    63250   13040   1.208  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                        90.9     66.3     4.29    3208   100.0    63250   12709   1.235  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                     96.3     66.6     4.32    3196   100.0    63250   12690   1.215  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                     95.8     68.3     4.43    3194   100.0    63250   12455   1.228  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                            90.4     62.4     4.04    3181   100.0    63250   12046   1.237  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                       93.4     67.4     4.37    3180   100.0    63250   12279   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                          98.8     67.4     4.37    3180   100.0    63250   12279   1.255  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                    98.4     70.2     4.55    3173    96.0    63250   13077   1.209  ! Near Maximum !

I really like the performance of the Nosler E-Tip on game when shot from a variety of cartridges. The 100 grain Nosler E-Tip would be a great all around choice.

Code:
Cartridge          : 6.5 x 68
Bullet             : .264, 100, Nosler E-TIP 59765
Useable Case Capaci: 77.141 grain H2O = 5.009 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.405 inch = 86.49 mm
Barrel Length      : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

24 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
ADI AR 2218                        110.6     83.8     5.43    3727    96.2    63250   15789   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N570                    107.1     80.3     5.20    3725    96.1    63250   15562   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 80                  109.9     84.8     5.50    3707    97.2    63250   15265   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Retumbo                    110.9     79.3     5.14    3703   100.0    63250   13945   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2225                        110.9     79.3     5.14    3703   100.0    63250   13945   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-33                 108.7     83.8     5.43    3701    96.6    63250   15298   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-26                  95.3     72.9     4.72    3681   100.0    63250   13643   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                     98.4     71.5     4.63    3670    98.6    63250   14287   1.106  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                 104.2     73.7     4.78    3668   100.0    63250   13296   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70                   93.9     71.1     4.61    3668   100.0    63250   13464   1.097  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP                           96.5     71.6     4.64    3667   100.0    63250   13857   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP30                        106.3     75.6     4.90    3665    99.3    63250   14222   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
Norma MRP 2                        106.3     75.6     4.90    3665    99.3    63250   14222   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                101.1     76.7     4.97    3664    99.4    63250   13970   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                           102.9     71.1     4.61    3664    99.0    63250   13885   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                        97.3     71.1     4.61    3664    99.0    63250   13885   1.094  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  100.9     76.6     4.96    3663    99.4    63250   13945   1.104  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                     98.5     74.5     4.83    3652    97.6    63250   14335   1.115  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                         98.4     70.8     4.59    3651    98.9    63250   13761   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 217                          112.0     78.4     5.08    3647    99.9    59770   14334   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                        102.2     75.4     4.89    3642    99.3    63250   13535   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                  98.7     70.9     4.60    3641    99.6    63250   13718   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                        98.7     70.9     4.60    3641    99.6    63250   13718   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation        98.7     70.9     4.60    3641    99.6    63250   13718   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     101.3     71.3     4.62    3639    99.6    63250   13729   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        101.3     71.3     4.62    3639    99.6    63250   13729   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H1000                      107.4     75.6     4.90    3638    99.3    63250   13494   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2217                        107.4     75.6     4.90    3638    99.3    63250   13494   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H870                       112.0     82.2     5.33    3638    97.2    60047   14878   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-50                 112.0     86.1     5.58    3625    95.2    59924   15342   1.164  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      100.0     70.6     4.57    3610    98.6    63250   13463   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                      98.3     76.2     4.94    3609    99.9    63250   13047   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                         95.5     67.5     4.38    3609    99.5    63250   13111   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation       102.0     74.0     4.79    3608    97.5    63250   13551   1.095  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                  96.0     68.2     4.42    3603    99.5    63250   13154   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 518                 92.3     67.8     4.39    3596   100.0    63250   12783   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation          96.7     68.7     4.45    3595    99.5    63250   13055   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-23                 100.9     70.2     4.55    3594   100.0    63250   12354   1.120  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                      91.6     67.3     4.36    3592   100.0    63250   12679   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-16                  93.0     64.4     4.17    3592   100.0    63250   12237   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori 24N41                   109.3     82.8     5.37    3583    90.3    63250   13924   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                           91.2     67.0     4.34    3582    99.4    63250   12872   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation           94.2     67.0     4.34    3582    99.4    63250   12872   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                         94.2     67.0     4.34    3582    99.4    63250   12872   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    97.2     69.9     4.53    3577    98.4    63250   13015   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      101.2     69.9     4.53    3577    98.4    63250   13015   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                           91.3     64.2     4.16    3572   100.0    63250   12202   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation          91.3     64.2     4.16    3571   100.0    63250   12199   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                        92.7     65.6     4.25    3565   100.0    63250   11806   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                       90.3     64.2     4.16    3563   100.0    63250   12164   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                        96.0     69.0     4.47    3555    99.9    63250   12548   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                       95.2     66.7     4.32    3554    98.9    63250   12614   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation        91.9     66.4     4.30    3553    99.9    63250   12378   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                            95.7     65.1     4.22    3547   100.0    63250   11931   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780              94.7     71.0     4.60    3545    99.5    63250   12480   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4955 Enduron                    98.7     68.3     4.42    3543    98.5    63250   12640   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N170                    110.2     77.5     5.02    3541    94.6    63250   13291   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                          91.3     64.2     4.16    3540   100.0    63250   12204   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                    101.1     71.1     4.61    3536    99.8    63250   12253   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S071                         104.5     70.2     4.55    3531   100.0    63250   12122   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                       98.8     70.2     4.55    3531   100.0    63250   12122   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                    101.5     69.2     4.48    3529    98.9    63250   12349   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors 12,7mmRA NC1214 Lot20115087 112.0     84.2     5.46    3528    87.2    60407   14427   1.175  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                 93.6     64.4     4.17    3520   100.0    63250   11291   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                          90.5     62.9     4.08    3516   100.0    63250   11756   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                        94.1     71.3     4.62    3508    98.4    63250   12307   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D100                         106.8     81.7     5.30    3502    91.0    63250   12913   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7977 Enduron                   103.1     72.5     4.70    3470    92.4    63250   12231   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon US 869                     112.0     84.8     5.50    3456    88.5    57164   13502   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon 50BMG                      112.0     80.9     5.24    3449    84.0    56618   13578   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem 12.7-0                     112.0     82.2     5.33    3384    83.8    56839   12596   1.162  ! Near Maximum !

I note that N570 is found as a top performer on all these bullets. I truly like this powder (and N560). They have always performed exceptionally well for me in a variety of cartridges. Perhaps that provides some ideas for you to work with.
Mike, many thanks for this reloading data. I use 6.5x68 for hunting small to medium game (roe deers, chamois, small mild boar and predators). I talk with some German hunters which use same caliber, and they told me that max bullet weight is 130 grain basic on Sauer 202 twist rate. Once again, thanks for your reloading data

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FOTIS":3rxchpl2 said:
Welcome aboard, Bojan where are you from?

When I was stationed in Germany I worked a little with this chambering
Hello Fotis,
I am from Serbia

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truck driver":3c228y4g said:
You will need to google the 6.5x68 Schuler and look for load data info and read all you can find. I'm not sure if Norma has any in their online manual. From what I have read it is similar to the 6.5mm Remington Mag and the 264 Winchester . Some say you can use starting load data for these cartridges and slowly work up but I don't recommend that you do that since you lack experience in reloading.
As far as bullet weight you should be good with 129gr and lower with that twist rate, maybe even 140gr depending on type of bullet. The VLD style bullet may need a faster twist.
Hello,
You are right, there is lot of reloading data on Internet. Thanks

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Hi Bojan,

I have a Krico 6.5X68 with the same twist rate that I use to hunt european red deer.
From what i've seen most factory rifles in this caliber have that same twist rate (1:250mm).
It's a slow twist rate for a 6.5 and you may have problems stabilizing some 130 or 140 grains long bullets and some monolithic bullets.
My rifle doens't like the 140 gr Accubonds.
Groups with the 140 gr Partitions and 140 Ballistic Tip are around 3cm at 100m.
Sierra GameKing 140 gr or the PRVI 139 gr B-084 (from Serbia :wink: ) where a bit better.
I get 1 cm groups with the 125 gr Partition or the factory RWS 127 gr KS.

About the powders: You need slow magnum powders. I've tested Vectan TU8000 and Relaod Swiss RS80 and both where fine.
What powders can you get in Serbia?

Some loads, all with RWS cases and RWS 5333 magnum primers:

PRVI 139 grains B-084, COL 84 mm 63,20grains of TU8000 -> 950 m/s
Sierra GameKing 140gr #1730 COL 84mm 75gr of RS80 -> 945 m/s
Nosler Ballistic Tip COL 86,35 mm 75.5gr of RS80 -> 945 m/s
Nosler Partition 125gr COL 85,40 mm 78 gr of RS80 -> 990 m/s
Nosler Partition 140gr COL 84 mm 63.5 gr of TU8000 -> 945 m/s

Note about QL: the case capacity I measured was lower than the one given by default in QL (83/84 grains of H2O vs 86gr)

Regards,

Gerard.
 
gerardus":gjv3yf9g said:
Hi Bojan,

I have a Krico 6.5X68 with the same twist rate that I use to hunt european red deer.
From what i've seen most factory rifles in this caliber have that same twist rate (1:250mm).
It's a slow twist rate for a 6.5 and you may have problems stabilizing some 130 or 140 grains long bullets and some monolithic bullets.
My rifle doens't like the 140 gr Accubonds.
Groups with the 140 gr Partitions and 140 Ballistic Tip are around 3cm at 100m.
Sierra GameKing 140 gr or the PRVI 139 gr B-084 (from Serbia :wink: ) where a bit better.
I get 1 cm groups with the 125 gr Partition or the factory RWS 127 gr KS.

About the powders: You need slow magnum powders. I've tested Vectan TU8000 and Relaod Swiss RS80 and both where fine.
What powders can you get in Serbia?

Some loads, all with RWS cases and RWS 5333 magnum primers:

PRVI 139 grains B-084, COL 84 mm 63,20grains of TU8000 -> 950 m/s
Sierra GameKing 140gr #1730 COL 84mm 75gr of RS80 -> 945 m/s
Nosler Ballistic Tip COL 86,35 mm 75.5gr of RS80 -> 945 m/s
Nosler Partition 125gr COL 85,40 mm 78 gr of RS80 -> 990 m/s
Nosler Partition 140gr COL 84 mm 63.5 gr of TU8000 -> 945 m/s

Note about QL: the case capacity I measured was lower than the one given by default in QL (83/84 grains of H2O vs 86gr)

Regards,

Gerard.
Thanks for this info, I will try all of this aplication, specially with Partizan bullets.
Cheers

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The Partizan is a soft bullet (some may say too soft for magnum calibers) but so is the RWS KS. I'm sure it is at least as good as the RWS, being a bit heavier .
 
Gerardus,

Welcome to the forum. Excellent first post with good information. Thanks for giving your input. I would expect that the Partizan is soft, but it would work just fine. Consequently, when you load the AccuBonds, are you allowing a good jump to the lands? I find that ~0.25 cm will yield the best accuracy.
 
DrMike":1fse4czf said:
Gerardus,
Welcome to the forum. Excellent first post with good information.

Thanks :)

DrMike":1fse4czf said:
Thanks for giving your input. I would expect that the Partizan is soft, but it would work just fine. Consequently, when you load the AccuBonds, are you allowing a good jump to the lands? I find that ~0.25 cm will yield the best accuracy.

I tried with a couple of bullets but I couldn't touch the lands even with the cartridge past the maximum COL (86.5mm / 3.405"). I think I have a note somewhere with the measurements.
It seems that the 6.5x68 has an extremely long free bore, like his smaller cousin the 6.5x57.
 
I found the note about the max. COL. for that rifle.

It was done with a 6mm wooden dowel in the barrel, first measuring the length with the dovel tip touching the bolt face, then touching a bullet pushed againt the rifling and getting the difference between the two lengths.
Not very accurate, but enough to get an idea. :oops:

Code:
Bullet.                             Max COL mm/Inches
Partizan B-084 139 gr	102.07 / 4.019
Nosler Accubond 130 gr	100.70 / 3.965
Nosler Accubond 140 gr	100.80 / 3.969
Nosler Ballistic Tip 140 gr	101.04 / 3.978
Nosler Partition 125 gr	100.00 / 3.937
Nosler Partition 140 gr	100.40 / 3.953

Even loaded to the max. COL for this caliber (86.5mm / 3.405") these bullets will have a free travel of between 13.5mm and 16.2mm (between 0.531" and 0.637") before touching the rifling.
I guess the little 93 gr T-Mantel loaded by RWS (discontinued?) is completely out of the case neck before it touches the lands. :roll:
 
super item great calibre i own a sauer 202 in 6.5x68 great to shoot recoil low (y) nice to hear from people shooting this calibre rifle i live in nz
 
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