Cartridge comparison
.260 PICRA vs 6.5mm TCU
.260 PICRA and 6.5mm TCU are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .260 PICRA | 6.5mm TCU | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Handgun |
| Introduced | 1998 | 1963 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2642″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 1.5157″ | 1.749″ |
| Max pressure | 56,565 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 11.3–14.2 ft·lb | 3.8–4.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 200 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.
