6.5-284 Norma vs 33 XC
A to-scale size comparison of the 6.5-284 Norma and the 33 XC, drawn from SAAMI and C.I.P. cartridge dimensions and aligned at the case head.
6.5-284 Norma (left) beside 33 XC (right), shown at the same scale.
The 6.5-284 Norma has an overall length of about 3.23″ with a 0.264″ bullet. The 33 XC runs about 4.36″ on a 0.338″ bullet. That makes the 33 XC about 1.4x the overall length of the 6.5-284 Norma. See the full reference for each: 6.5-284 Norma and 33 XC.