Lindcott Armory Compare / 6mm-284 vs 6mm Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
6mm-284 vs 6mm Creedmoor
6mm-284 is faster (3,500 vs 3,200 fps); 6mm-284 carries more energy (3,100 vs 2,300 ft·lb); 6mm-284 recoils less.
6mm-284 →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6mm-284 | 6mm Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1960 | 2017 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 2.17″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 3,200–3,500 fps | 2,875–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,500–3,100 ft·lb | 1,850–2,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 6.5–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 800 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6mm-284 faster than 6mm Creedmoor?
- 6mm-284 is faster — up to 3,500 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does 6mm-284 hit harder than 6mm Creedmoor?
- 6mm-284 carries more muzzle energy (3,100 vs 2,300 ft·lb).