6.5 x 39

The 6.5 x 39mm is a rifle cartridge developed by Japanese firearms manufacturer Howa in the early 2000s for use in sporting rifles. This round was designed to offer comparable performance to other rounds such as the .308 Winchester with less recoil and less cost.

The 6.5 x 39mm is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable, low-recoil round suitable both hunting and target shooting applications due to its efficient design and impressive ballistics including velocities up to 2,900 fps at moderate pressures. It has seen limited popularity compared to its contemporaries such as the 6.5 Creedmoor due to its relatively recent introduction, but can still be found if you look hard enough.