6.5x50mm Arisaka

1897 · Imperial Japanese Army · 16 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 6.5x50mm SR, 6.5mm Japanese, 6.5x50mm Meiji 30, 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter6.7 mm (0.264")
Neck Diameter7.4 mm (0.291")
Base Diameter11.35 mm (0.447")
Case Length50.39 mm (1.984")
Overall Length75.69 mm (2.980")
Max Pressure350 MPa (50,763 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight9 g (139 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity765 m/s (2510 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2634 J (1943 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeSemi Rimmed
Introduced1897

Firearms chambered in 6.5x50mm Arisaka