Cartridge comparison
6.5 Grendel vs 6.8mm Remington SPC
6.5 Grendel and 6.8mm Remington SPC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5 Grendel | 6.8mm Remington SPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2003 | 2004 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2642″ | 0.277″ |
| Case length | 1.5201″ | 1.6866″ |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 9–13 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 500 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.