Lindcott Armory Compare / .260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor
.260 Remington carries more energy (2,600 vs 2,400 ft·lb); .260 Remington recoils less.
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5 Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .260 Remington | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,000 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Does .260 Remington hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .260 Remington carries more muzzle energy (2,600 vs 2,400 ft·lb).