Cartridge comparison
6mm BR Norma vs 6XC
6mm BR Norma and 6XC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm BR Norma | 6XC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1978 | 2005 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2429″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 1.5598″ | 1.8937″ |
| Max pressure | 60,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 1000 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.