Cartridge comparison
6.5 Creedmoor vs 6mm BR Norma
6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm BR Norma are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5 Creedmoor | 6mm BR Norma | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 1996 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2642″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 1.9201″ | 1.5598″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 58,740 psi |
| Recoil | 11–15 ft·lb | 2.9–4.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1200 yd | 800 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.
