Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5x53mmR
.260 Remington and 6.5x53mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .260 Remington | 6.5x53mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1892 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.2619″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.1059″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 46,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 13.2–14 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1000 yd | 500 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
