Cartridge comparison
6.5x50mm Arisaka vs 6.5x52mm Carcano
6.5x50mm Arisaka and 6.5x52mm Carcano are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5x50mm Arisaka | 6.5x52mm Carcano | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1897 | 1891 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.261″ | 0.2677″ |
| Case length | 2.0079″ | 2.0669″ |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 46,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
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.