Cartridge comparison
6mm Creedmoor vs 6mm Lee Navy
6mm Creedmoor and 6mm Lee Navy are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm Creedmoor | 6mm Lee Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Centerfire Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 1895 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2433″ | 0.244″ |
| Case length | 1.9201″ | 2.35″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 38,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6.5–10 ft·lb | 8.1–8.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1200 yd | 600 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
