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6mm XC Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 6mm XC with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

6mm XC reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)4,400 BAR
Nominal case capacity49.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.244 in (6.20 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 6mm 243 Caliber (.243) 110 gr HPBT-CN MatchKing
Powder
Shooters World SW4350 S070-05
Charge
38 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,737 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

41,019 – 50,170 – 60,462 psi

nominal is 79% MAP (63,817 psi)

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet and may read pressure high.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 6mm XC powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 6mm XC, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 6mm XC bullets

Use MyLoads as a 6mm XC velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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