Cartridge comparison
6.5x57mm Mauser vs 6.5x57mmR
6.5x57mm Mauser and 6.5x57mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5x57mm Mauser | 6.5x57mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1894 | 1901 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2638″ | 0.2638″ |
| Case length | 2.2323″ | 2.2323″ |
| Max pressure | 56,565 psi | 47,863 psi |
| Recoil | 10–14 ft·lb | 10.7–12.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
