.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor
Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The .22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor comparison matches two cartridges built on the Creedmoor case with different bore diameters. The .22 Creedmoor (80gr ELD-X at 3285 fps) shoots flatter with 36.5 inches of drop at 500 yards versus 42.9 inches for the 6mm Creedmoor (103gr ELD-X at 3050 fps). The 6mm hits harder, retaining 1090 ft-lbs at 500 yards compared to the .22's 964 ft-lbs. Recoil favors the .22 Creedmoor at 9.3 ft-lbs versus 12.5 ft-lbs for the 6mm. The 6mm Creedmoor offers better ammunition availability and works on a wider range of game, while the .22 Creedmoor suits high-volume target shooting, at the cost of shorter barrel life. Performance varies with ammunition selection and barrel length.
Ammunition Parameters
.22 Creedmoor Parameters (Reference Load)
6mm Creedmoor Parameters (Reference Load)
.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor Ballistics Chart
Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .22 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor.
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.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor Energy Comparison
Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .22 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor.
.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor Recoil
Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .22 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor.
.22 Creedmoor Recoil (Reference Load)
6mm Creedmoor Recoil (Reference Load)
Notes:
- Recoil calculations based on bullet weight, velocity, powder charge, and firearm weight
- Recoil energy indicates the felt force when firing the weapon
- Recoil impulse represents momentum transfer during firing
- Actual felt recoil can vary based on grip, stance, and firearm design
.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor Velocity
Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .22 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor.
.22 Creedmoor vs 6mm Creedmoor Average Cost
Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .22 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor.