Lindcott Armory Compare / .22-250 Remington vs 6mm PPC
Cartridge comparison
.22-250 Remington vs 6mm PPC
.22-250 Remington is faster (4,000 vs 3,400 fps); .22-250 Remington carries more energy (1,800 vs 1,743 ft·lb); 6mm PPC recoils less.
.22-250 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm PPC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22-250 Remington | 6mm PPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1965 | 1974 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.912″ | 1.515″ |
| Velocity | 3,600–4,000 fps | 3,100–3,400 fps |
| Energy | 1,300–1,800 ft·lb | 1,325–1,743 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 58,700 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22-250 Remington faster than 6mm PPC?
- .22-250 Remington is faster — up to 4,000 fps versus 3,400 fps.
- Does .22-250 Remington hit harder than 6mm PPC?
- .22-250 Remington carries more muzzle energy (1,800 vs 1,743 ft·lb).