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 | 1855 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.2 | 24.7gr | 1.6g | 2757fps | 841m/s | 1.6" | 40.6mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 194 | |
.240 Belt. Riml. Nitr. Exp. | 2443 Joule | 0.245 | 94 | 55 | 41.2gr | 2.67g | 3146fps | 959m/s | 2.5" | 63.4mm | 3.21" | 81.5mm | 7 | |
.240 Weath. Mag. | 2699 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 64 | 48.4gr | 3.13g | 3216fps | 980m/s | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 3.1" | 78.7mm | 203 | |
.243 Ackley Improved | 2453 Joule | 0.2429 | 85 | 57 | 41.2gr | 2.67g | 3027fps | 923m/s | 2.05" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 219 | |
.243 WSSM | 2583 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 53.9 | 42.4gr | 2.74g | 3228fps | 984m/s | 1.66" | 42.2mm | 2.36" | 59.9mm | 201 | |
.243 Win. | 2409 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54 | 41.3gr | 2.68g | 3085fps | 940m/s | 2.04" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 216 | |
.244 Rem. | 2542 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 55 | 41gr | 2.66g | 3116fps | 950m/s | 2.23" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 217 | |
6 mm ARC | 1907 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 34.5 | 26gr | 1.68g | 2723fps | 830m/s | 1.5" | 38.1mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 202 | |
6 mm B.R. Norma | 2155 Joule | 0.242 | 85 | 37.8 | 29.8gr | 1.93g | 2848fps | 868m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.44" | 62mm | 198 | |
6 mm B.R. Rem. | 2048 Joule | 0.242 | 83 | 37.8 | 28.5gr | 1.85g | 2923fps | 891m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.2" | 55.9mm | 188 | |
6 mm Creedmoor | 2538 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 51 | 40.3gr | 2.61g | 3109fps | 948m/s | 1.93" | 48.9mm | 2.8" | 71.1mm | 204 | |
6 mm GT | 2330 Joule | 0.243 | 86 | 43.2 | 33.5gr | 2.17g | 2920fps | 890m/s | 1.73" | 43.8mm | 2.52" | 63.9mm | 208 | |
6 mm PPC | 1910 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33 | 24.8gr | 1.61g | 2729fps | 832m/s | 1.51" | 38.2mm | 2.19" | 55.7mm | 191 | |
6 mm Rem. | 2549 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54.4 | 41.1gr | 2.67g | 3121fps | 952m/s | 2.22" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 204 | |
6 mm XC | 2603 Joule | 0.243 | 91 | 49.7 | 39gr | 2.53g | 3042fps | 927m/s | 1.9" | 48.3mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 162 | |
6 x 47 ATZL | 1859 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33 | 24.2gr | 1.57g | 2754fps | 840m/s | 1.85" | 47mm | 2.48" | 63mm | 199 | |
6 x 47 SM | 2262 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 45.9 | 35.3gr | 2.29g | 3019fps | 921m/s | 1.85" | 46.9mm | 2.6" | 66mm | 203 | |
6 x 50 R Scheiring | 1890 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.6 | 24gr | 1.55g | 2737fps | 834m/s | 1.96" | 49.7mm | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 197 | |
6 x 52 R BB2 | 1880 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 40 | 29.1gr | 1.88g | 2745fps | 837m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.72" | 69.1mm | 203 | |
6 x 52 R Bretschneider | 1764 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 36.2 | 24.8gr | 1.61g | 2645fps | 806m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.56" | 65mm | 197 | |
6 x 62 Freres | 2589 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68 | 53.1gr | 3.44g | 3268fps | 996m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 203 | |
6 x 62 R Freres | 2588 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68.3 | 53.2gr | 3.45g | 3164fps | 965m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 204 | |
6 x 70 R | 1575 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 39.9 | 26.7gr | 1.73g | 2514fps | 766m/s | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 3.43" | 87mm | 204 | |
6mm XC | 2568 Joule | 0.243 | 91 | 49.7 | 38.9gr | 2.52g | 3061fps | 933m/s | 1.91" | 48.5mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 166 |