Cartridge comparison
6mm Creedmoor vs 6x47mm Lapua
6mm Creedmoor and 6x47mm Lapua are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm Creedmoor | 6x47mm Lapua | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 2005 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2433″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 1.9201″ | 1.8504″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 63,091 psi |
| Recoil | 6.5–10 ft·lb | 8–10.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1200 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.
