How deep does a 6.5 Creedmoor penetrate Ballistic Gel 10%?

At the muzzle, a representative 6.5 Creedmoor load penetrates approximately 1033 mm (40.7 inches) into ballistic gel 10%.

What is the impact energy of a 6.5 Creedmoor?

This 6.5 Creedmoor load carries about 2912 joules (2148 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

Over-penetrates (41″ vs 18″ FBI maximum)

Penetration depth

1033 mm (40.7″)

Impact velocity

800 m/s (2625 fps)

Muzzle energy

2912 J (2148 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative 6.5 Creedmoor load (9.1 g, BTHP, 800 m/s) reaches roughly 1033 mm (40.7 inches) into ballistic gel 10%.

10% ordnance gelatin is the FBI reference medium; 12–18 in (305–457 mm) is the accepted penetration window.