Rifle · CIP
6.5x52mmR K&S
6.5x52mmR K&S is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2646″ · 6.72 mm
- Introduced
- 2012
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 6.5x52mm Carcano
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2012
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Keller & Simmann GmbH
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 47.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:7.9
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 47,137 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 250 yd
- Max range
- 1250 yd
- Recoil
- 7.1–7.9 ft·lb
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 6.5x52mmR K&S, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- 6.5x52mm Carcano
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 6.72 | 0.265 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.30 | 0.287 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.42 | 0.410 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 40° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 10.72 | 0.422 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.85 | 0.506 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.60 | 0.063 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.62 | 0.300 | ≈ |
| Case length | 51.80 | 2.039 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 71.12 | 2.800 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 6.5x52mmR K&S is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 2012, derived from the 6.5x52mm Carcano.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6.5x52mmR K&S use?
- 6.5x52mmR K&S typically uses a 1:7.9 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6.5x52mmR K&S?
- 6.5x52mmR K&S uses a 0.2646″ (6.72 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6.5x52mmR K&S still in production?
- 6.5x52mmR K&S is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 6.5x52mmR K&S used for?
- 6.5x52mmR K&S is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 6.5x52mmR K&S based on?
- 6.5x52mmR K&S is derived from the 6.5x52mm Carcano case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
