Rifle · CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardizedObsolete
6.5x58mmR
6.5x58mmR is a rimmed straight-walled rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2614″ · 6.64 mm
- Introduced
- 1904
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 6.5x58mm Portuguese
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1904
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- RWS (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 47.8 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:7.9
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 40,611 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 10.3–12 ft·lb
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 6.5x58mmR, 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
- 6.5x58mm Portuguese
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 ⌀ | 6.64 | 0.261 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.57 | 0.298 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 11.10 | 0.437 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.75 | 0.502 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.15 | 0.045 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 58.50 | 2.303 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 78.00 | 3.071 | ✓ |
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. 6.5x58mmR 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 1904, derived from the 6.5x58mm Portuguese.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6.5x58mmR use?
- 6.5x58mmR typically uses a 1:7.9 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6.5x58mmR?
- 6.5x58mmR uses a 0.2614″ (6.64 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6.5x58mmR still in production?
- 6.5x58mmR is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is 6.5x58mmR used for?
- 6.5x58mmR is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 6.5x58mmR based on?
- 6.5x58mmR is derived from the 6.5x58mm Portuguese 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 →
