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Cartridge comparison

6.5-284 Norma vs 6.5 PRC

6.5-284 Norma and 6.5 PRC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

6.5-284 Norma6.5 PRC
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20032018
Bullet diameter0.2642″0.2644″
Case length2.1701″2.0299″
Max pressure58,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb16–22 ft·lb
Effective range1000 yd1200 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.

ToolOverlay 6.5-284 Norma and 6.5 PRC trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare