What is the 6.5 ammo weight? That was a huge issue with the M-14 if you wanted a decent amount with you.
6.5 Grendel
I measured 274.8 grains for a round with a 130gr bullet.
I measured 271.8 gr for a round with a 123 gr bullet.
I didn't have any 223 to compare it to.
Bullet weight runs from about 90gr to 129gr.