Cartridge comparison
.264 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 Creedmoor
.264 Winchester Magnum and 6.5 Creedmoor are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .264 Winchester Magnum | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1959 | 2007 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.2642″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 1.9201″ |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 1200 yd |
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.