Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 ARC vs 6mm ARC
Cartridge comparison
.22 ARC vs 6mm ARC
.22 ARC is faster (3,700 vs 2,950 fps); .22 ARC carries more energy (2,430 vs 1,950 ft·lb).
.22 ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 ARC | 6mm ARC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.521″ | 1.491″ |
| Velocity | 3,200–3,700 fps | 2,750–2,950 fps |
| Energy | 1,405–2,430 ft·lb | 1,700–1,950 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 6–9 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 ARC faster than 6mm ARC?
- .22 ARC is faster — up to 3,700 fps versus 2,950 fps.
- Does .22 ARC hit harder than 6mm ARC?
- .22 ARC carries more muzzle energy (2,430 vs 1,950 ft·lb).