Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5x54mm Mauser
.260 Remington and 6.5x54mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .260 Remington | 6.5x54mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1899 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.2614″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.126″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 44,237 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 10.1–11.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1000 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP 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.
