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 | 1825 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.2 | 25gr | 1.62g | 2777fps | 847m/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. | 2713 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 64 | 48.4gr | 3.14g | 3198fps | 975m/s | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 3.1" | 78.7mm | 207 | |
.243 Ackley Improved | 2442 Joule | 0.2429 | 85 | 57 | 40.8gr | 2.64g | 3010fps | 918m/s | 2.05" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 223 | |
.243 WSSM | 2585 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 53.9 | 41.9gr | 2.72g | 3181fps | 970m/s | 1.66" | 42.2mm | 2.36" | 59.9mm | 205 | |
.243 Win. | 2391 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54 | 41.3gr | 2.68g | 3076fps | 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. | 2542 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 55 | 41.4gr | 2.68g | 3131fps | 954m/s | 2.23" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 221 | |
6 mm ARC | 1908 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 34.5 | 26gr | 1.68g | 2724fps | 831m/s | 1.5" | 38.1mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 206 | |
6 mm B.R. Norma | 2147 Joule | 0.242 | 85 | 37.8 | 30gr | 1.94g | 2862fps | 873m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.44" | 62mm | 202 | |
6 mm B.R. Rem. | 2059 Joule | 0.242 | 83 | 37.8 | 28.5gr | 1.85g | 2898fps | 884m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.2" | 55.9mm | 192 | |
6 mm Creedmoor | 2522 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 51 | 40.3gr | 2.61g | 3119fps | 951m/s | 1.93" | 48.9mm | 2.8" | 71.1mm | 208 | |
6 mm GT | 2328 Joule | 0.243 | 86 | 43.2 | 33.4gr | 2.16g | 2912fps | 888m/s | 1.73" | 43.8mm | 2.52" | 63.9mm | 212 | |
6 mm PPC | 1894 Joule | 0.243 | 83 | 33 | 24.9gr | 1.62g | 2800fps | 854m/s | 1.51" | 38.2mm | 2.19" | 55.7mm | 195 | |
6 mm Rem. | 2547 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54.4 | 41gr | 2.66g | 3093fps | 943m/s | 2.22" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 208 | |
6 mm XC | 2588 Joule | 0.243 | 91 | 49.7 | 39gr | 2.53g | 3058fps | 932m/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 | 2262 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 45.9 | 35.3gr | 2.29g | 3022fps | 921m/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 | 1879 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 40 | 29.2gr | 1.89g | 2727fps | 832m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.72" | 69.1mm | 207 | |
6 x 52 R Bretschneider | 1761 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 36.2 | 24.9gr | 1.62g | 2660fps | 811m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.56" | 65mm | 200 | |
6 x 62 Freres | 2601 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68 | 53.2gr | 3.45g | 3228fps | 984m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 207 | |
6 x 62 R Freres | 2600 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68.3 | 53.3gr | 3.45g | 3151fps | 961m/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 | 2581 Joule | 0.243 | 91 | 49.7 | 38.7gr | 2.51g | 3025fps | 922m/s | 1.91" | 48.5mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 170 |