Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 Creedmoor
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.300 Winchester Magnum vs 6.5 Creedmoor
.300 Winchester Magnum is faster (3,290 vs 3,000 fps); .300 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (3,800 vs 2,400 ft·lb); 6.5 Creedmoor recoils less.
.300 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 ↗
| .300 Winchester Magnum | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.62″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,825–3,290 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 3,200–3,800 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 64,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–38 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 Winchester Magnum faster than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .300 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 3,290 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .300 Winchester Magnum hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .300 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,800 vs 2,400 ft·lb).