Cartridge comparison
.303/25 Cadet vs 6.5x54mm Mauser
.303/25 Cadet and 6.5x54mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .303/25 Cadet | 6.5x54mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1906 | 1899 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.257″ | 0.2614″ |
| Case length | 2.22″ | 2.126″ |
| Max pressure | 38,000 psi | 44,237 psi |
| Recoil | 8.9–11.7 ft·lb | 10.1–11.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
