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6.5 x 50 R

6.5 x 50 R

Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
6.5 x 50 R
Bullet Diameter:
0.264" | 6.71mm
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length (l3):
1.948" | 49.48mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
2.670" | 67.82mm
Max. Standardized :
52939 psi | 3650 bar
Case Capacity:
37.5 Grains of Water | 2.43 cm3
CID:
CID_1005
Letztes Update:
5/7/2024
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The 6.5 x 50 R is a classic centerfire rifle cartridge that has been around since the late 19th century. Originally designed to be used in Austrian Mannlicher rifles and carbines, this round has become popular for its accuracy and mild recoil as well as being able to fit into an array of firearms from hunting rifles or bolt actions to lever actions. This guide will provide you with an overview of the 6.5 x 50 R cartridge, its capabilities, and the different types available so you can make an informed decision when considering whether or not it’s right for your needs.

First off, the 6.5 x 50 R has proven itself to be incredibly reliable shooting both light varmint rounds and heavy hunting bullets due to its impressive design that allows it to fit into many different types of firearms without sacrificing any performance or reliability. On top of this, this caliber also has low muzzle velocity with its lighter 70 grain bullets allowing it to have minimal recoil when shooting from lightweight weapons while still having enough power to be used on medium game animals like deer or antelope at close ranges.

When it comes to performance, the 6.5 x 50 R is widely praised for its accuracy thanks in part to its high ballistic coefficient bullets which allow it maintain excellent trajectory even at longer distances making it a great choice for target shooters who want precise shot placement and less wind drift while avoiding expensive magnum loads that can be punishingly loud and hard on recoil sensitive shooters as well as their wallet!

In terms of availability, there are plenty of different types available on the market today ranging from classic lead core bullets such as Remington Core-Lokt Ammunition or Federal Power Shok Soft Point Rounds all the way up conventional jacketed options like Norma Precision Ammunition or Hornady Varmint Express Ammunition for those looking for something heavier duty capable of taking down larger game animals without any trouble whatsoever!

Loads available in this caliber with the following bullets

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.264 | 120gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd
.264 | 140gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd
.264 | 100gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd
.264 | 105gr | Ferrobull Entox Sport
.264 | 120gr | Ferrobull Entox Sport
.264 | 140gr Hornady ECX
.264 | 120gr | Sako BLADE
.264 | 153.5gr | Berger LRHT
0.264 | 139gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 130gr | Brenneke TAG
.264 | 125gr | Hasler ARIETE
.264 | 120gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point
.264 | 156gr | RWS Evolution
.264 | 90gr | AERO SOSR,- smax:14.20
.264 | 143gr | CutEdge MTAC
.264 | 130gr | Berger VLD Hunting
.264 | 140gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 120gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 120gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:20.30
.264 | 143gr | Hornady ELD-X
.264 | 139gr | Norma Semi Soft Point
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hunting
.264 | 140gr | Barnes Match Burner
.264 | 155gr | CutEdge DGSC
.264 | 139gr | Norma VULKAN
.264 | 100gr | Lapua FMJ
.264 | 110gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Expansion Tip
.264 | 100gr | Norma HP
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT
.264 | 120gr | Lapua ScenarL
.263 | 130gr | Rhino Penetrator
.264 | 130gr | Barnes Solid BT
.264 | 110gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 140gr | Speer Deep Curl Soft Point
.264 | 123gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 139gr | Norma HP
.264 | 140gr | Hornady A-Tip
.264 | 140gr | Barnes XLC S
.264 | 144gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 140gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt
.263 | 120gr | Rhino Penetrator
.264 | 120gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 140gr | Berger Elite Hunter
.264 | 120gr | Hornady GMX
.264 | 108gr | Hasler ARIETE
.264 | 160gr | Sierra SP SemiSp
.264 | 129gr | Hornady SST InterLock
.264 | 85gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:13.40
.264 | 140gr | Hornady SST
.264 | 130gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical
.264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT
.264 | 102gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor
.264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 85gr | Sierra HP Varminter
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Target
.264 | 108gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 97gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TAC-X
.264 | 140gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 123gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 90gr | AERO ECO,- smax:11.60
.264 | 120gr | Barnes BND SPIT-FIRE
.264 | 129gr | Hornady Interbond
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
0.264 | 100gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 100gr | AERO SB,- smax:13.90
.264 | 140gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge MTH
.264 | 87gr | IBEX TRD
.264 | 100gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 120gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 140gr | Berger VLD Hy Tgt
.264 | 90gr | Speer HP TNT
.264 | 144gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target
.264 | 120gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 156gr | Norma ORYX
.264 | 100gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip
.264 | 139gr | Norma PlastSpitz
.264 | 130gr | Berger VLD Target
.264 | 140gr | Nosler RDF HPBT
.264 | 115gr | AERO SB,- smax:17.50
.264 | 100gr | Sierra HPBT GameKing
.264 | 144gr | Lapua FMJ Boat Tail
.264 | 130gr | Barnes TSX S
.264 | 120gr | Remington PSP Core-Lokt
.264 | 140gr | Berger LRBTHP
.264 | 90gr | Impala LWHV LS
.264 | 139gr | Norma FMJ Elektron
.263 | 140gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 100gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 100gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT
.264 | 140gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 127gr | Barnes LRX BT
.264 | 105gr | Impala LW CFN
.264 | 100gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TAC-TX BT
.264 | 160gr | Hornady InterLock RN
.264 | 100gr | Nosler Partition
.264 | 120gr | CutEdge MTH
.264 | 135gr | Hornady A-Tip
.264 | 140gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point
.264 | 120gr Hornady CX
.264 | 123gr | Hornady A-MAX
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Partition SP
.264 | 140gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
.264 | 135gr | Berger Classic Hybrid Hunter
.264 | 100gr | Barnes TTSX BT
.264 | 129gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
.264 | 131gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
.264 | 100gr | Winchester Pointed Soft Point
.264 | 120gr | Norma FMJBT
.264 | 120gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 85gr | AERO SB,- smax:12.85
.264 | 140gr | Speer IRB
.264 | 133gr | CutEdge MTAC
.264 | 118gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:16.10
.264 | 140gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.264 | 130gr Hornady CX
.264 | 125gr | Nosler Partition SP
.264 | 120gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 140gr | Speer Grand Slam
.264 | 110gr | CutEdge ER Raptor
.264 | 159gr | RWS TMR
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
.264 | 140gr | Winchester Powerpoint
.264 | 87gr | IBEX Viper
.264 | 130gr | Barnes X S
.264 | 147gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 120gr | Sierra SPT Pro-Hunter
.264 | 100gr | Berger BT Target
.264 | 140gr | Hornady BTHP
.264 | 140gr | Lapua Naturalis
.264 | 142gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 100gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 130gr | Sierra HP GameKing
.264 | 153gr | Hornady A-TIP
.264 | 140gr | RWS Doppelkern
.264 | 150gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.263 | 120gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 128gr | Hasler Hunting
.264 | 140gr | Berger Hybrid Target
.264 | 123gr | Hornady SST
.264 | 95gr | Hornady V-MAX
.264 | 156gr | Norma VULKAN
.264 | 100gr | CutEdge ESP Raptor
.264 | 155gr | Sierra HPBT LR MatchKing
.264 | 156gr | Berger LRBTHP
0.264 | 123gr | Fox Classic Hunter
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge MTH 1.417
.264 | 155gr | Lapua Mega
.264 | 107gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.264 | 120gr | Barnes TSX BT
.264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 129gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot SP
.264 | 110gr | Hasler Hunting
.264 | 140gr | Speer TBBC
.264 | 140gr | Nosler AccuBond
.264 | 120gr | Barnes XLC S
.264 | 140gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 46gr | AERO SOHS,- smax:8.10
.264 | 142gr | Nosler AccuBond Long Range
.264 | 107gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.264 | 156gr | Norma Soft Point ALASKA
.264 | 139gr | Brenneke TOG
.264 | 85gr | Berger Target FB
.264 | 105gr | CutEdge Maximus
.264 | 123gr | Nosler Custom Competition
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge DGSC
.264 | 120gr | Impala RNFP KO
.263 | 150gr | Rhino Solid Shank
.264 | 130gr | Norma VLD Diamond
.264 | 90gr | H&N RN HS
.264 | 93gr | RWS Evolution Green
.264 | 127gr | RWS Kegelspitz
.264 | 100gr | Barnes Solid
.264 | 139gr | Lapua Scenar
.264 | 130gr | Nosler AccuBond
.264 | 80gr | Norma FMJ RN
.264 | 136gr | Lapua ScenarL
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.264 | 120gr | Hornady ELD-Match
.264 | 140gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 130gr | CutEdge Maximus
.264 | 143gr | Norma Bonstrike
.264 | 100gr | Hornady SP
.264 | 140gr | H&N RN H
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