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Cartridge comparison

6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.5x65mm RWS

6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5x65mm RWS are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

6.5 Creedmoor6.5x65mm RWS
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20071996
Bullet diameter0.2642″0.2638″
Case length1.9201″2.5591″
Max pressure62,000 psi60,191 psi
Recoil11–15 ft·lb8–12 ft·lb
Effective range1200 yd400 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 Creedmoor and 6.5x65mm RWS trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare