Cartridge comparison
.26 Nosler vs 6.5-284 Norma
.26 Nosler and 6.5-284 Norma are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .26 Nosler | 6.5-284 Norma | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2014 | 2003 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2645″ | 0.2642″ |
| Case length | 2.5902″ | 2.1701″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 58,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–28 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 1000 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.