Lindcott Armory Compare / 6mm Creedmoor vs 6mm Remington
Cartridge comparison
6mm Creedmoor vs 6mm Remington
6mm Remington is faster (3,500 vs 3,200 fps); 6mm Remington carries more energy (2,700 vs 2,300 ft·lb); 6mm Creedmoor recoils less.
6mm Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6mm Creedmoor | 6mm Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 1955 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.92″ | 2.233″ |
| Velocity | 2,875–3,200 fps | 3,100–3,500 fps |
| Energy | 1,850–2,300 ft·lb | 2,200–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6.5–10 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6mm Creedmoor faster than 6mm Remington?
- 6mm Remington is faster — up to 3,500 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does 6mm Creedmoor hit harder than 6mm Remington?
- 6mm Remington carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 2,300 ft·lb).