Lindcott Armory Compare / .260 Remington vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
.260 Remington is faster (3,000 vs 2,900 fps); 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more energy (2,650 vs 2,600 ft·lb); .260 Remington recoils less.
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x55mm Swedish →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .260 Remington | 6.5x55mm Swedish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.165″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,000 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb | 2,200–2,650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .260 Remington faster than 6.5x55mm Swedish?
- .260 Remington is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .260 Remington hit harder than 6.5x55mm Swedish?
- 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more muzzle energy (2,650 vs 2,600 ft·lb).