Cartridge comparison
6mm Lee Navy vs 6mm Musgrave
6mm Lee Navy and 6mm Musgrave are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm Lee Navy | 6mm Musgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Centerfire Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1955 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.244″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 2.35″ | 2.2083″ |
| Max pressure | 38,000 psi | 46,500 psi |
| Recoil | 8.1–8.3 ft·lb | 5.8–6.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
