Cartridge comparison
6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum vs 6.5mm Weatherby RPM
6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum and 6.5mm Weatherby RPM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum | 6.5mm Weatherby RPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2016 | 2019 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.8252″ | 2.5701″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 24.6 ft·lb | 22.8–25.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 600 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.
