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Cartridge comparison

.257 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum

.257 Weatherby Magnum and 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.257 Weatherby Magnum6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19442016
Bullet diameter0.257″0.264″
Case length2.5449″2.8252″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil16–22 ft·lb6–9 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd800 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .257 Weatherby Magnum and 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare