Lindcott Armory Compare / .240 Weatherby Magnum vs 6mm Remington
Cartridge comparison
.240 Weatherby Magnum vs 6mm Remington
.240 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (2,725 vs 2,700 ft·lb); 6mm Remington recoils less.
.240 Weatherby Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .240 Weatherby Magnum | 6mm Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1968 | 1955 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.233″ |
| Velocity | 3,300–3,500 fps | 3,100–3,500 fps |
| Energy | 2,100–2,725 ft·lb | 2,200–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Does .240 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than 6mm Remington?
- .240 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (2,725 vs 2,700 ft·lb).