Lindcott Armory Compare / .260 Remington vs 6.5-284 Norma
Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5-284 Norma
6.5-284 Norma is faster (3,200 vs 3,000 fps); 6.5-284 Norma carries more energy (3,200 vs 2,600 ft·lb); .260 Remington recoils less.
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5-284 Norma →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .260 Remington | 6.5-284 Norma | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.17″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,000 fps | 2,900–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb | 2,600–3,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 58,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .260 Remington faster than 6.5-284 Norma?
- 6.5-284 Norma is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .260 Remington hit harder than 6.5-284 Norma?
- 6.5-284 Norma carries more muzzle energy (3,200 vs 2,600 ft·lb).