Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5 PRC
.260 Remington and 6.5 PRC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .260 Remington | 6.5 PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 2018 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.2644″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.0299″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1000 yd | 1200 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.