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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 Arisaka6.5x52mm Carcano
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18971891
Bullet diameter0.261″0.2677″
Case length2.0079″2.0669″
Max pressure46,000 psi46,000 psi
Recoil10–14 ft·lb10–14 ft·lb
Effective range400 yd400 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.

ToolOverlay 6.5x50mm Arisaka and 6.5x52mm Carcano trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare