Lindcott Armory Compare / 6mm Creedmoor vs 6mm Dasher
Cartridge comparison
6mm Creedmoor vs 6mm Dasher
6mm Creedmoor is faster (3,200 vs 3,050 fps); 6mm Creedmoor carries more energy (2,300 vs 2,000 ft·lb); 6mm Dasher recoils less.
6mm Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm Dasher →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6mm Creedmoor | 6mm Dasher | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 1999 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.92″ | 1.56″ |
| Velocity | 2,875–3,200 fps | 2,900–3,050 fps |
| Energy | 1,850–2,300 ft·lb | 1,780–2,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 58,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6.5–10 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6mm Creedmoor faster than 6mm Dasher?
- 6mm Creedmoor is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,050 fps.
- Does 6mm Creedmoor hit harder than 6mm Dasher?
- 6mm Creedmoor carries more muzzle energy (2,300 vs 2,000 ft·lb).