Lindcott Armory Compare / .264 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.264 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 Creedmoor
.264 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,500 vs 3,000 fps); .264 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (3,282 vs 2,400 ft·lb); 6.5 Creedmoor recoils less.
.264 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5 Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .264 Winchester Magnum | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1959 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,500 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 1,877–3,282 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .264 Winchester Magnum faster than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .264 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,500 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .264 Winchester Magnum hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .264 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,282 vs 2,400 ft·lb).