Will a 6.5 Creedmoor Penetrate Concrete?

Yes — defeats a 100 mm concrete barrier
Penetration depth
249 mm (9.8″)
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 249 mm (9.8 inches) into concrete. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Concrete

Poured concrete (~100 mm) covers slabs and structural walls.

6.5 Creedmoor against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick313 mm12.3″
Tempered Glass41 mm1.6″
Steel A3620 mm0.8″
Steel AR5008 mm0.3″
Aluminum 606136 mm1.4″
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