How deep does a 6.5 Creedmoor penetrate Water?

At the muzzle, a representative 6.5 Creedmoor load penetrates approximately 1974 mm (77.7 inches) into water.

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.

Penetrates to ~78″ before stopping

Penetration depth

1974 mm (77.7″)

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 1974 mm (77.7 inches) into water.

Water is a dense fluid medium; bullets destabilise and shed velocity quickly.