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Cartridge comparison

.26 Nosler vs 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum

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

Side by side

.26 Nosler6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20142016
Bullet diameter0.2645″0.264″
Case length2.5902″2.8252″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil20–28 ft·lb6–9 ft·lb
Effective range600 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 .26 Nosler and 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare