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 | 1777 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.2 | 24.6gr | 1.59g | 2636fps | 804m/s | 1.6" | 40.6mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 202 | |
.240 Belt. Riml. Nitr. Exp. | 2527 Joule | 0.245 | 94 | 55 | 41.8gr | 2.71g | 3048fps | 929m/s | 2.5" | 63.4mm | 3.21" | 81.5mm | 7 | |
.240 Weath. Mag. | 2697 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 64 | 48.9gr | 3.17g | 3250fps | 991m/s | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 3.1" | 78.7mm | 209 | |
.243 Ackley Improved | 2433 Joule | 0.2429 | 85 | 57 | 41gr | 2.66g | 3016fps | 920m/s | 2.05" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 224 | |
.243 WSSM | 2577 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 53.9 | 42.1gr | 2.72g | 3188fps | 972m/s | 1.66" | 42.2mm | 2.36" | 59.9mm | 209 | |
.243 Win. | 2383 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54 | 41.3gr | 2.68g | 3074fps | 937m/s | 2.04" | 51.9mm | 2.71" | 68.8mm | 221 | |
.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. | 2540 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 55 | 41.4gr | 2.68g | 3124fps | 952m/s | 2.23" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 223 | |
6 mm ARC | 1898 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 34.5 | 26.1gr | 1.69g | 2733fps | 833m/s | 1.5" | 38.1mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 208 | |
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | 1967 Joule | 0.243 | 81 | 34.5 | 27.3gr | 1.77g | 2773fps | 846m/s | 1.5" | 38.1mm | 2.26" | 57.4mm | 194 | |
6 mm B.R. Norma | 2124 Joule | 0.242 | 85 | 37.8 | 30.1gr | 1.95g | 2858fps | 871m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.44" | 62mm | 205 | |
6 mm B.R. Rem. | 2028 Joule | 0.242 | 83 | 37.8 | 28.6gr | 1.85g | 2869fps | 875m/s | 1.55" | 39.4mm | 2.2" | 55.9mm | 198 | |
6 mm Creedmoor | 2503 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 51 | 40.5gr | 2.62g | 3132fps | 955m/s | 1.93" | 48.9mm | 2.8" | 71.1mm | 210 | |
6 mm GT | 2298 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 43.2 | 33.7gr | 2.19g | 2950fps | 900m/s | 1.73" | 43.8mm | 2.52" | 63.9mm | 214 | |
6 mm PPC | 1828 Joule | 0.243 | 83 | 33 | 25.1gr | 1.63g | 2752fps | 839m/s | 1.51" | 38.2mm | 2.19" | 55.7mm | 199 | |
6 mm Rem. | 2538 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 54.4 | 41.1gr | 2.66g | 3091fps | 942m/s | 2.22" | 56.5mm | 2.83" | 71.8mm | 210 | |
6 mm XC | 2586 Joule | 0.243 | 89 | 49.7 | 39.2gr | 2.54g | 3051fps | 930m/s | 1.9" | 48.3mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 180 | |
6 x 47 ATZL | 1781 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33 | 24.2gr | 1.57g | 2660fps | 811m/s | 1.85" | 47mm | 2.48" | 63mm | 205 | |
6 x 47 SM | 2266 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 45.9 | 35.2gr | 2.28g | 2948fps | 899m/s | 1.85" | 46.9mm | 2.6" | 66mm | 209 | |
6 x 50 R Scheiring | 1848 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 33.6 | 24.1gr | 1.56g | 2686fps | 819m/s | 1.96" | 49.7mm | 2.5" | 63.5mm | 203 | |
6 x 52 R BB2 | 1868 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 40 | 29.4gr | 1.91g | 2719fps | 829m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.72" | 69.1mm | 209 | |
6 x 52 R Bretschneider | 1703 Joule | 0.243 | 84 | 36.2 | 25.2gr | 1.63g | 2625fps | 800m/s | 2.04" | 51.8mm | 2.56" | 65mm | 203 | |
6 x 62 Freres | 2673 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68 | 53.6gr | 3.47g | 3210fps | 979m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 209 | |
6 x 62 R Freres | 2664 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 68.3 | 54.2gr | 3.51g | 3242fps | 988m/s | 2.42" | 61.6mm | 3.23" | 82mm | 210 | |
6 x 70 R | 1573 Joule | 0.243 | 85 | 39.9 | 27gr | 1.75g | 2494fps | 760m/s | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 3.43" | 87mm | 210 | |
6mm XC | 2552 Joule | 0.243 | 87 | 49.7 | 39.4gr | 2.55g | 3064fps | 934m/s | 1.91" | 48.5mm | 2.75" | 69.9mm | 199 |