Cartridge comparison
6mm PRC vs 6XC
6mm PRC and 6XC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6mm PRC | 6XC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2021 | 2005 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.243″ | 0.2429″ |
| Case length | 2.0299″ | 1.9016″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 8–10.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 1000 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.
