Hightlights:
- Common Reference: 6mm Caliber
- Bullet Diameter: .243" (6.2mm)
- Bullet Weight: 80 gr.
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): .333
- Max Case Length: 2.5"
- Velocity Data (FPS):
- Muzzle: 3440
- 100 yds: 3126
- 200 yds: 2833
- 300 yds: 2559
- 400 yds: 2301
- 500 yds: 2058
- Energy Data (FT LBS):
- Muzzle: 2102
- 100 yds: 1736
- 200 yds: 1426
- 300 yds: 1165
- 400 yds: 943
- 500 yds: 755
- Bullet Trajectory (Inches):
- 100 yds: 2.8"
- 200 yds: 3.5"
- 300 yds: 0.0"
- 400 yds: -8.9"
- 500 yds: -24.4"
The 240 delivers 3,500 fps muzzle velocity (80 grain bullet) and is, on average, considerably faster than any existing standard 6mm cartridge. This means more striking energy delivered at the target, with less bullet drop at longer ranges.
CARTRIDGE SPECS
Bullet Diameter: .243 (6.2mm)
Common Reference: 6mm Caliber
Max Case Length: 2.5”
Production Start: 1968
A powerful, fast-killing cartridge
The .240 Weatherby Magnum remains the world’s fastest commercially available 6mm. A powerful, fast-killing cartridge, the .240 is a belted .30-06 parent case necked down to 6mm (.243”) with a double radius improved shoulder.