Is .257 Weatherby Magnum faster than 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum?

.257 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,825 fps versus 3,531 fps.

Does .257 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum?

6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,507 vs 3,300 ft·lb).

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.257 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum

.257 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,825 vs 3,531 fps); 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (3,507 vs 3,300 ft·lb); 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum recoils less.

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	.257 Weatherby Magnum	6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1944	2016
Bullet ⌀	0.257″	0.264″
Case length	2.549″	2.825″
Velocity	3,400–3,825 fps	3,200–3,531 fps
Energy	2,500–3,300 ft·lb	3,037–3,507 ft·lb
Max pressure	65,000 psi	65,000 psi
Recoil	16–22 ft·lb	6–9 ft·lb
Eff. range	500 yd	700 yd

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FAQs

Is .257 Weatherby Magnum faster than 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum?: .257 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,825 fps versus 3,531 fps.
Does .257 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum?: 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,507 vs 3,300 ft·lb).