Lindcott Armory Compare / .264 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 PRC
Cartridge comparison
.264 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 PRC
.264 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,500 vs 2,960 fps); .264 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (3,282 vs 2,782 ft·lb).
.264 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5 PRC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .264 Winchester Magnum | 6.5 PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1959 | 2018 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.03″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,500 fps | 2,850–2,960 fps |
| Energy | 1,877–3,282 ft·lb | 2,600–2,782 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .264 Winchester Magnum faster than 6.5 PRC?
- .264 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,500 fps versus 2,960 fps.
- Does .264 Winchester Magnum hit harder than 6.5 PRC?
- .264 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,282 vs 2,782 ft·lb).