Lindcott Armory Compare / 6mm Creedmoor vs 6XC
Cartridge comparison
6mm Creedmoor vs 6XC
6XC is faster (3,300 vs 3,200 fps); 6XC carries more energy (2,613 vs 2,300 ft·lb); 6XC recoils less.
6mm Creedmoor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6XC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6mm Creedmoor | 6XC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 2005 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.92″ | 2.06″ |
| Velocity | 2,875–3,200 fps | 3,100–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 1,850–2,300 ft·lb | 2,241–2,613 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6.5–10 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1200 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6mm Creedmoor faster than 6XC?
- 6XC is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does 6mm Creedmoor hit harder than 6XC?
- 6XC carries more muzzle energy (2,613 vs 2,300 ft·lb).