Cartridge comparison
6.5x53mmR vs 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer
6.5x53mmR and 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5x53mmR | 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1892 | 1900 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2619″ | 0.2638″ |
| Case length | 2.1059″ | 2.1122″ |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 52,939 psi |
| Recoil | 13.2–14 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
