Cartridge comparison
6.5 JDJ vs 7-30 Waters
6.5 JDJ and 7-30 Waters are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5 JDJ | 7-30 Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1978 | 1984 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 1.93″ | 2.0402″ |
| Max pressure | 45,000 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 19.6–23.5 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 250 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.
