Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor
.22 Creedmoor is faster (3,660 vs 3,200 fps); .22 Creedmoor carries more energy (2,479 vs 2,300 ft·lb); .22 Creedmoor recoils less.
.22 Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 Creedmoor | 6mm Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.92″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 3,250–3,660 fps | 2,875–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 1,917–2,479 ft·lb | 1,850–2,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 6.5–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 Creedmoor faster than 6mm Creedmoor?
- .22 Creedmoor is faster — up to 3,660 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does .22 Creedmoor hit harder than 6mm Creedmoor?
- .22 Creedmoor carries more muzzle energy (2,479 vs 2,300 ft·lb).