Lindcott Armory Compare / 6mm Dasher vs 6XC
Cartridge comparison
6mm Dasher vs 6XC
6XC is faster (3,300 vs 3,050 fps); 6XC carries more energy (2,613 vs 2,000 ft·lb).
6mm Dasher →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6XC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6mm Dasher | 6XC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1999 | 2005 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.243″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.56″ | 2.06″ |
| Velocity | 2,900–3,050 fps | 3,100–3,300 fps |
| Energy | 1,780–2,000 ft·lb | 2,241–2,613 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6mm Dasher faster than 6XC?
- 6XC is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,050 fps.
- Does 6mm Dasher hit harder than 6XC?
- 6XC carries more muzzle energy (2,613 vs 2,000 ft·lb).