Lindcott Armory Compare / .243 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.243 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor
.243 Winchester is faster (3,850 vs 3,000 fps); 6.5 Creedmoor carries more energy (2,400 vs 2,000 ft·lb); .243 Winchester recoils less.
.243 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5 Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .243 Winchester | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1955 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.045″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,850 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 1,400–2,000 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .243 Winchester faster than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .243 Winchester is faster — up to 3,850 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .243 Winchester hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- 6.5 Creedmoor carries more muzzle energy (2,400 vs 2,000 ft·lb).