Cartridge comparison
6.5 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor
6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5 Creedmoor | 6mm Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 2017 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2642″ | 0.2433″ |
| Case length | 1.9201″ | 1.9201″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 11–15 ft·lb | 6.5–10 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1200 yd | 1200 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.