Lindcott Armory Compare / 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer vs 6.5x57mm Mauser
Cartridge comparison
6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer vs 6.5x57mm Mauser
6.5x57mm Mauser is faster (2,950 vs 2,400 fps); 6.5x57mm Mauser carries more energy (2,700 vs 1,997 ft·lb).
6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x57mm Mauser →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer | 6.5x57mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.126″ | 2.244″ |
| Velocity | 2,230–2,400 fps | 2,700–2,950 fps |
| Energy | 1,720–1,997 ft·lb | 2,200–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,939 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 10–14 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 800 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer faster than 6.5x57mm Mauser?
- 6.5x57mm Mauser is faster — up to 2,950 fps versus 2,400 fps.
- Does 6.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer hit harder than 6.5x57mm Mauser?
- 6.5x57mm Mauser carries more muzzle energy (2,700 vs 1,997 ft·lb).