Lindcott Armory Compare / .270 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.270 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor
.270 Winchester is faster (3,140 vs 3,000 fps); .270 Winchester carries more energy (2,850 vs 2,400 ft·lb); 6.5 Creedmoor recoils less.
.270 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5 Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .270 Winchester | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1925 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.54″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,140 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–2,850 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .270 Winchester faster than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .270 Winchester is faster — up to 3,140 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .270 Winchester hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .270 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,850 vs 2,400 ft·lb).