Cartridge comparison
.264 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5x68mm
.264 Winchester Magnum and 6.5x68mm are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .264 Winchester Magnum | 6.5x68mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1959 | 1939 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.2638″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.6575″ |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 18.5–20.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 400 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.
