Lindcott Armory Compare / .308 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
.308 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 Creedmoor is faster (3,000 vs 2,850 fps); .308 Winchester carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,400 ft·lb); 6.5 Creedmoor recoils less.
.308 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 ↗
| .308 Winchester | 6.5 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1952 | 2007 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,700–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,700 ft·lb | 1,800–2,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 11–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .308 Winchester faster than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- 6.5 Creedmoor is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .308 Winchester hit harder than 6.5 Creedmoor?
- .308 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,400 ft·lb).