Cartridge comparison
6mm PRC vs 6x62mm Freres
6mm PRC and 6x62mm Freres are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm PRC | 6x62mm Freres | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2021 | 1984 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.243″ | 0.2433″ |
| Case length | 2.0299″ | 2.4311″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 11.2–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI (not in current Z299) | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
