Lindcott Armory Compare / .26 Nosler vs .260 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.26 Nosler vs .260 Remington
.26 Nosler is faster (3,400 vs 3,000 fps); .26 Nosler carries more energy (3,311 vs 2,600 ft·lb); .260 Remington recoils less.
.26 Nosler →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .26 Nosler | .260 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2014 | 1997 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.59″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 3,200–3,400 fps | 2,750–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,934–3,311 ft·lb | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–28 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .26 Nosler faster than .260 Remington?
- .26 Nosler is faster — up to 3,400 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .26 Nosler hit harder than .260 Remington?
- .26 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (3,311 vs 2,600 ft·lb).