Lindcott Armory Compare / 6.5 Grendel vs 6.8mm Remington SPC
Cartridge comparison
6.5 Grendel vs 6.8mm Remington SPC
6.8mm Remington SPC is faster (2,900 vs 2,700 fps); 6.5 Grendel carries more energy (1,600 vs 1,575 ft·lb); 6.5 Grendel recoils less.
6.5 Grendel →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.8mm Remington SPC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6.5 Grendel | 6.8mm Remington SPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2003 | 2004 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 1.52″ | 1.686″ |
| Velocity | 2,400–2,700 fps | 2,450–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,200–1,600 ft·lb | 1,130–1,575 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 9–13 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6.5 Grendel faster than 6.8mm Remington SPC?
- 6.8mm Remington SPC is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,700 fps.
- Does 6.5 Grendel hit harder than 6.8mm Remington SPC?
- 6.5 Grendel carries more muzzle energy (1,600 vs 1,575 ft·lb).