Lindcott Armory Compare / .243 Winchester vs .25-06 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.243 Winchester vs .25-06 Remington
.243 Winchester is faster (3,850 vs 3,400 fps); .25-06 Remington carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,000 ft·lb); .243 Winchester recoils less.
.243 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.25-06 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .243 Winchester | .25-06 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1969 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 2.045″ | 2.494″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,850 fps | 2,900–3,400 fps |
| Energy | 1,400–2,000 ft·lb | 2,400–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 63,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 9–13 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .243 Winchester faster than .25-06 Remington?
- .243 Winchester is faster — up to 3,850 fps versus 3,400 fps.
- Does .243 Winchester hit harder than .25-06 Remington?
- .25-06 Remington carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,000 ft·lb).