Lindcott Armory Compare / .260 Remington vs 6.5x57mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5x57mm Mauser
.260 Remington is faster (3,000 vs 2,950 fps); 6.5x57mm Mauser carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,600 ft·lb).
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x57mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .260 Remington | 6.5x57mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.244″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,000 fps | 2,700–2,950 fps |
| Energy | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb | 2,200–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is .260 Remington faster than 6.5x57mm Mauser?
- .260 Remington is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,950 fps.
- Does .260 Remington hit harder than 6.5x57mm Mauser?
- 6.5x57mm Mauser carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,600 ft·lb).