Rifle · CIP
6x62mmR Freres
6x62mmR Freres is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2433″ · 6.18 mm
- Introduced
- 1989
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 6x62mm Freres
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1989
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Frères (Günther)
- Manufacturer
- Frères (Günther)
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 69 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10.2
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 62,366 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 11.2–12 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 6x62mmR Freres, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- 6x62mm Freres
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 6.18 | 0.243 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.91 | 0.272 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.53 | 0.454 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 20° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.12 | 0.477 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.50 | 0.531 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 6.00 | 0.236 | ≈ |
| Case length | 61.75 | 2.431 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 82.00 | 3.228 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 6x62mmR Freres is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed by Frères (Günther), derived from the 6x62mm Freres.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6x62mmR Freres use?
- 6x62mmR Freres typically uses a 1:10.2 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6x62mmR Freres?
- 6x62mmR Freres uses a 0.2433″ (6.18 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6x62mmR Freres still in production?
- 6x62mmR Freres is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 6x62mmR Freres used for?
- 6x62mmR Freres is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 6x62mmR Freres based on?
- 6x62mmR Freres is derived from the 6x62mm Freres case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
