Lindcott Armory Compare / 6.5x50mm Arisaka vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
Cartridge comparison
6.5x50mm Arisaka vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
6.5x55mm Swedish is faster (2,900 vs 2,500 fps); 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more energy (2,650 vs 2,000 ft·lb); 6.5x50mm Arisaka recoils less.
6.5x50mm Arisaka →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x55mm Swedish →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6.5x50mm Arisaka | 6.5x55mm Swedish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1897 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 1.969″ | 2.165″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,500 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,750–2,000 ft·lb | 2,200–2,650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6.5x50mm Arisaka faster than 6.5x55mm Swedish?
- 6.5x55mm Swedish is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,500 fps.
- Does 6.5x50mm Arisaka hit harder than 6.5x55mm Swedish?
- 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more muzzle energy (2,650 vs 2,000 ft·lb).