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6 mm Creedmoor

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Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
6 mm Creedmoor
Bullet Diameter:
0.243" | 6.17mm
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length (l3):
1.925" | 48.89mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
2.800" | 71.12mm
Max. Standardized :
61931 psi | 4270 bar
Case Capacity:
51.0 Grains of Water | 3.31 cm3
CID:
CID_939
Standard
SAAMI
Letztes Update:
10/7/2024
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  • The 6mm Creedmoor is a rifle cartridge developed by Hornady in 2007. It is a centerfire, bottlenecked cartridge with a bullet diameter of .243 inches (6.17mm) and a case length of 1.920 inches (48.8mm).The 6mm Creedmoor was designed as a long-range cartridge for use in precision rifles. It is capable of firing high-BC bullets at high velocities, resulting in exceptional long-range accuracy and terminal ballistics. The cartridge's flat trajectory and low recoil make it popular among competitive shooters, hunters, and long-range enthusiasts.The cartridge is suitable for hunting a wide range of game, from varmints and predators to deer and antelope. It is also used extensively in precision rifle competitions such as the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and the National Rifle League (NRL).Overall, the 6mm Creedmoor is considered a versatile and reliable cartridge for long-range shooting and hunting applications, and it has gained a loyal following among hunters, shooters, and competitors who value its accuracy, low recoil, and versatility.

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    Most popular powders from our community members for this caliber:

  • Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber

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    Barrel Length  Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight

  • 6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 70gr | Speer HP TNT

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.4mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    42.0gr | 2.72g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    46.9gr | 3.04g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Hodgdon CFE223

    44.3gr | 2.87g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Hodgdon VARGET

    40.4gr | 2.62g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Hodgdon LVR

    43.5gr | 2.82g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Vihtavuori N540

    40.9gr | 2.65g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Ramshot X-Terminator

    39.8gr | 2.58g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Hodgdon VARGET

    40.4gr | 2.62g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Ramshot TAC

    41.4gr | 2.68g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 75gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.61" | 66.2mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    44.3gr | 2.87g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-VT

    C.O.L.: 

    2.62" | 66.6mm

    IMR 4064

    40.1gr | 2.60g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-VT

    C.O.L.: 

    2.62" | 66.6mm

    IMR 4064

    40.1gr | 2.60g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 87gr | Hornady V-MAX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.6555" | 67.4mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    44.4gr | 2.88g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 90gr | Berger BT Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.74" | 69.6mm

    Hodgdon LVR

    42.0gr | 2.72g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 90gr | Berger BT Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.74" | 69.6mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    42.4gr | 2.75g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 90gr | Berger BT Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.74" | 69.6mm

    Hodgdon VARGET

    38.7gr | 2.51g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 90gr | Berger BT Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.74" | 69.6mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    42.7gr | 2.77g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 90gr | Berger BT Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.74" | 69.6mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    45.4gr | 2.94g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 90gr | Berger BT Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.74" | 69.6mm

    Hodgdon CFE223

    42.4gr | 2.75g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 95gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.72" | 69.2mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    44.4gr | 2.88g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 95gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.72" | 69.2mm

    Hodgdon LVR

    40.7gr | 2.64g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 95gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.72" | 69.2mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    41.8gr | 2.71g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 95gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.72" | 69.2mm

    Hodgdon VARGET

    37.8gr | 2.45g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 95gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.72" | 69.2mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    41.5gr | 2.69g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 95gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.72" | 69.2mm

    Hodgdon CFE223

    41.2gr | 2.67g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X

    C.O.L.: 

    2.782" | 70.7mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    41.4gr | 2.68g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    40.9gr | 2.65g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    42.9gr | 2.78g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Ramshot Magnum

    46.6gr | 3.02g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    35.3gr | 2.29g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Hodgdon H380

    37.8gr | 2.45g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    41.2gr | 2.67g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger VLD Hunting

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    40.3gr | 2.61g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    39.8gr | 2.58g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    43.7gr | 2.83g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Lapua ScenarL

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    40.1gr | 2.60g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Hodgdon CFE223

    39.8gr | 2.58g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Vihtavuori N565

    44.8gr | 2.90g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Ramshot Big Game

    39.0gr | 2.53g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Hodgdon VARGET

    36.4gr | 2.36g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Hodgdon H4831 SC

    43.2gr | 2.80g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    40.1gr | 2.60g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Ramshot Hunter

    42.7gr | 2.77g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Vihtavuori N555

    41.8gr | 2.71g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 105gr | Hornady BTHP

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Hodgdon LVR

    39.0gr | 2.53g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 108gr | Berger Elite Hunter BT

    C.O.L.: 

    2.8" | 71.1mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    42.6gr | 2.76g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 108gr | Berger Elite Hunter BT

    C.O.L.: 

    2.76" | 70.1mm

    Winchester 6.5 StaBall

    42.6gr | 2.76g

    6 mm Creedmoor

    .243 | 108gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    2.795" | 71.0mm

    Hodgdon H4350

    40gr | 2.59g

6 mm Creedmoor load data available with the following bullets:

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