Lindcott Armory Compare / 6mm ARC vs 6mm Creedmoor
Cartridge comparison
6mm ARC vs 6mm Creedmoor
6mm Creedmoor is faster (3,200 vs 2,950 fps); 6mm Creedmoor carries more energy (2,300 vs 1,950 ft·lb); 6mm ARC recoils less.
6mm ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6mm ARC | 6mm Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2020 | 2017 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.491″ | 1.92″ |
| Velocity | 2,750–2,950 fps | 2,875–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 1,700–1,950 ft·lb | 1,850–2,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 6.5–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1200 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6mm ARC faster than 6mm Creedmoor?
- 6mm Creedmoor is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 2,950 fps.
- Does 6mm ARC hit harder than 6mm Creedmoor?
- 6mm Creedmoor carries more muzzle energy (2,300 vs 1,950 ft·lb).