Centerfire rifle cartridges using .243/6 mm bullets – quick access to complete guides, ballistics, and comparison articles for hunters, varmint shooters, and precision rifle shooters who prefer the flat-shooting, low-recoil 6 mm class.

Cartridges in this catalog:

243 Winchester

243 Winchester is a classic dual-purpose 6 mm cartridge. It offers flat trajectory, mild recoil, and strong terminal performance on varmints and medium game, making it popular for youth rifles, deer seasons, and open-country predator hunting.

6mm Remington

6mm Remington, based on the 257 Roberts case, offers excellent velocity and downrange performance for 6 mm. It is a flexible option for varmints and deer-sized game, with a loyal following among handloaders and classic rifle fans.

6mm PPC

6mm PPC is a purpose-designed benchrest cartridge with a reputation for extreme accuracy at short to medium range. Its small, efficient case, tight tolerances, and consistent ignition make it a gold standard for precision group shooting and short-range varmint work.

6mm BR

6mm BR is a legendary benchrest cartridge, known for tiny groups and extreme consistency. Its efficient case, low recoil, and forgiving ballistics make it a favorite for precision paper, steel, and calm-weather varmint shooting.

6mm GT

6mm GT was developed by George Gardner and Tom Jacobs specifically for PRS competition. It runs heavy, high-BC 6 mm bullets at efficient velocities from a case designed for consistent feeding and long brass life, and has become one of the most common cartridges on the precision rifle circuit.

6mm Creedmoor

6mm Creedmoor is a modern 6 mm spin-off of 6.5 Creedmoor. It offers flat trajectory, great wind performance, and manageable recoil, making it popular for PRS-style competition, steel practice, and reaching out on varmints and predators.

6mm ARC

6mm ARC was built to give AR-15 shooters true 6 mm long-range performance. It pushes heavy, high-BC bullets efficiently from compact rifles, balancing recoil, barrel life, and ballistics for practical field shooting and predator work.