Known for a combination of high velocity, long range, flat trajectory, and accuracy, it is suitable as a dual use hunting cartridge for both medium-sized big game and varmints.

By avoiding excessive spin they were able to maximize velocity, range and accuracy of their 90 grain big game hunting bullet as well as lighter varmint loads.

[1] Two common myths have been attributed to this difference in the marketplace: (A) The .244 being erroneously considered a varmint only cartridge and not suitable for deer and (B) the perceived 'plainness' of the original 722 Remington rifle it was offered in.

In present times, many mistakenly believe Remington originally developed and marketed the Model 722 in .244 primarily as a varmint rifle.

As noted earlier, Remington developed two .244 loads, one using the heavier 90 grain bullet specifically designed, marketed and intended for medium-sized big game such as deer and antelope.

Likewise, the early Remington 722s often would not consistently gyroscopically stabilize 100 grain Spitzer bullets depending on their length and the original slower twist.

"[9] Ultimately 90 grain hunting bullets such as the soft pointed Spitzer used by Remington are known to be well suited to medium-sized big game and the 722 to be an inherently accurate rifle.

Whether this was due to Winchester’s slightly heavier big game bullet option or the differences in the aesthetic features of the initial rifles themselves or other factors altogether, it is difficult to say in retrospect.

While the 6mm Remington cartridge never took over the .24 caliber dual purpose market lead from .243 Winchester, it was successfully sustained in production for nearly six decades.

Prized among some are the earlier slow twist version .244 rifles for their ability to push higher velocities with lighter loads due to a lack of excessive spin.