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Cartridge comparison

.26 Nosler vs 6.5 PRC

.26 Nosler and 6.5 PRC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.26 Nosler6.5 PRC
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20142018
Bullet diameter0.2645″0.2644″
Case length2.5902″2.0299″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil20–28 ft·lb16–22 ft·lb
Effective range600 yd1200 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 PRC trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare