Cartridge comparison
6mm-284 vs 6x62mmR Freres
6mm-284 and 6x62mmR Freres are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm-284 | 6x62mmR Freres | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1989 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.243″ | 0.2433″ |
| Case length | 2.1701″ | 2.4311″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 9.8–15.1 ft·lb | 11.2–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1000 yd | 400 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.
