6 mm Caliber Comparison
The world of 6mm calibers is vast and varied, offering a wide array of choices for precision shooters, hunters, and competitors. These calibers are generally known for their balance between ballistic efficiency, velocity, and manageable recoil. The 6mm bullet diameter, equivalent to approximately .243 inches, is widely regarded for its flat trajectory and long-range accuracy. Whether it's for varmint hunting, target shooting, or tactical use, the 6mm calibers deliver excellent performance across various applications. Below, we will explore some of the most popular and widely used 6mm calibers and their characteristics and applications.
Comparison Table 6 mm Calibers
The following table compares the key characteristics of all 6 mm rifle calibers including rifle calibers with a diameter between .242 and .245 Inch. The rank shows the popularity of the rifle caliber in our community.
Caliber | Rank | Avg. Energy (E0) | Diameter | Avg. Bullet Weight (gr) | Case Capacity (GoW) | Average Charge | Average Velocity (V0) | Case Length (l3) | Max. C.O.L | Suitable Bullets |
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.24 Nosler | 1820 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.2 | 24.9gr | 1.61g | 2771fps | 845m/s | 1.6" | 40.6mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 198 | |
.240 Belt. Riml. Nitr. Exp. | 2522 Joule | 0.245 | 94 | 55 | 41.8gr | 2.71g | 3042fps | 928m/s | 2.5" | 63.4mm | 3.21" | 81.5mm | 7 | |
.240 Weath. Mag. | 2711 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 64 | 48.5gr | 3.15g | 3208fps | 978m/s | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 3.1" | 78.7mm | 207 | |
.243 Ackley Improved | 2441 Joule | 0.2429 | 85 | 57 | 41gr | 2.66g | 3029fps | 924m/s | 2.05" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 223 | |
.243 WSSM | 2584 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 53.9 | 42gr | 2.72g | 3188fps | 972m/s | 1.66" | 42.2mm | 2.36" | 59.9mm | 205 | |
.243 Win. | 2393 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54 | 41.3gr | 2.68g | 3078fps | 938m/s | 2.04" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 220 | |
.244 H&H Mag. | 2806 Joule | 0.245 | 97 | 83 | 54.6gr | 3.54g | 3037fps | 926m/s | 2.78" | 70.5mm | 3.64" | 92.5mm | 2 | |
.244 Rem. | 2539 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 55 | 41.2gr | 2.67g | 3128fps | 954m/s | 2.23" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 221 | |
6 mm ARC | 1908 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 34.5 | 26gr | 1.68g | 2723fps | 830m/s | 1.5" | 38.1mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 206 | |
6 mm B.R. Norma | 2150 Joule | 0.242 | 85 | 37.8 | 30gr | 1.94g | 2854fps | 870m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.44" | 62mm | 202 | |
6 mm B.R. Rem. | 2058 Joule | 0.242 | 83 | 37.8 | 28.5gr | 1.85g | 2901fps | 885m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.2" | 55.9mm | 192 | |
6 mm Creedmoor | 2523 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 51 | 40.3gr | 2.61g | 3118fps | 951m/s | 1.93" | 48.9mm | 2.8" | 71.1mm | 208 | |
6 mm GT | 2329 Joule | 0.243 | 86 | 43.2 | 33.4gr | 2.17g | 2915fps | 889m/s | 1.73" | 43.8mm | 2.52" | 63.9mm | 212 | |
6 mm PPC | 1895 Joule | 0.243 | 83 | 33 | 24.9gr | 1.61g | 2796fps | 852m/s | 1.51" | 38.2mm | 2.19" | 55.7mm | 195 | |
6 mm Rem. | 2548 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54.4 | 41gr | 2.65g | 3090fps | 942m/s | 2.22" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 208 | |
6 mm XC | 2594 Joule | 0.243 | 91 | 49.7 | 39gr | 2.53g | 3043fps | 928m/s | 1.9" | 48.3mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 166 | |
6 x 47 ATZL | 1863 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33 | 24.1gr | 1.56g | 2735fps | 834m/s | 1.85" | 47mm | 2.48" | 63mm | 203 | |
6 x 47 SM | 2266 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 45.9 | 35.2gr | 2.28g | 3008fps | 917m/s | 1.85" | 46.9mm | 2.6" | 66mm | 207 | |
6 x 50 R Scheiring | 1885 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.6 | 24gr | 1.56g | 2759fps | 841m/s | 1.96" | 49.7mm | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 201 | |
6 x 52 R BB2 | 1866 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 40 | 29.2gr | 1.89g | 2743fps | 836m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.72" | 69.1mm | 207 | |
6 x 52 R Bretschneider | 1762 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 36.2 | 24.9gr | 1.61g | 2658fps | 811m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.56" | 65mm | 200 | |
6 x 62 Freres | 2600 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68 | 53.2gr | 3.45g | 3238fps | 987m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 207 | |
6 x 62 R Freres | 2595 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68.3 | 53.2gr | 3.45g | 3156fps | 962m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 208 | |
6 x 70 R | 1578 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 39.9 | 26.7gr | 1.73g | 2501fps | 762m/s | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 3.43" | 87mm | 208 | |
6mm XC | 2580 Joule | 0.243 | 91 | 49.7 | 38.7gr | 2.51g | 3024fps | 922m/s | 1.91" | 48.5mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 170 |