Lindcott Armory Compare / .30-06 Springfield vs 6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.30-06 Springfield vs 6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 Creedmoor is faster (3,000 vs 2,910 fps); .30-06 Springfield carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,400 ft·lb); 6.5 Creedmoor recoils less.
.30-06 Springfield →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 ↗
| .30-06 Springfield | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.494″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–2,910 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,700–3,000 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–25 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30-06 Springfield faster than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- 6.5 Creedmoor is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,910 fps.
- Does .30-06 Springfield hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .30-06 Springfield carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,400 ft·lb).