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Cartridge comparison

6mm ARC vs 6x45mm

6mm ARC and 6x45mm are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

6mm ARC6x45mm
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20201965
Bullet diameter0.2433″0.243″
Case length1.4902″1.7598″
Max pressure52,000 psi52,000 psi
Recoil6–9 ft·lb5–8 ft·lb
Effective range1000 yd400 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.

ToolOverlay 6mm ARC and 6x45mm trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare