Lindcott Armory Compare / .260 Remington vs 6.5x65mm RWS
Cartridge comparison
.260 Remington vs 6.5x65mm RWS
6.5x65mm RWS is faster (3,100 vs 3,000 fps); 6.5x65mm RWS carries more energy (3,100 vs 2,600 ft·lb); 6.5x65mm RWS recoils less.
.260 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x65mm RWS →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .260 Remington | 6.5x65mm RWS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1996 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.035″ | 2.559″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–3,000 fps | 2,800–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 2,300–2,600 ft·lb | 2,200–3,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .260 Remington faster than 6.5x65mm RWS?
- 6.5x65mm RWS is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .260 Remington hit harder than 6.5x65mm RWS?
- 6.5x65mm RWS carries more muzzle energy (3,100 vs 2,600 ft·lb).