Cartridge comparison
6.5x65mm RWS vs 6.5x65mmR RWS
6.5x65mm RWS and 6.5x65mmR RWS are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5x65mm RWS | 6.5x65mmR RWS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1988 | 1990 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2638″ | 0.2638″ |
| Case length | 2.5591″ | 2.5591″ |
| Max pressure | 60,191 psi | 55,114 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 13.5–14.9 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.
