Cartridge comparison
.22-250 Remington vs 6mm PPC
.22-250 Remington and 6mm PPC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22-250 Remington | 6mm PPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1965 | 1974 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 1.9118″ | 1.515″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 58,700 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 500 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.