Cartridge comparison
6mm PPC vs 6x51mm ATZL
6mm PPC and 6x51mm ATZL are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm PPC | 6x51mm ATZL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1975 | 1997 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2429″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 1.5031″ | 2.0079″ |
| Max pressure | 58,700 psi | 58,740 psi |
| Recoil | 3.1–5 ft·lb | 3.3–4.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 400 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.
