6.5 x 65 R
Reloading data for 6.5 x 65 R cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_1029
Load data for caliber "6.5 x 65 R"
The 6.5 x 65 R is a powerful rimmed bottlenecked centerfire cartridge designed by Wilhelm Brenneke in 1927. It is ideally suited for hunting large game such as deer and elk at medium-long ranges, with velocities of up to 3,100 feet per second achievable with bullets weighing between 120 and 160 grains.Due to its rimmed design, the 6.5x65R is generally easier to handle while still offering enough power to take down big game animals at long ranges. Additionally, the round has excellent accuracy and consistency when used with quality ammunition, making it an ideal choice for target shooting or competitive shooting events such as F-Class or PRS matches. It has also been used in military applications, most notably by the German army during World War II where it was used in the Gewehr 43 semi-automatic rifle.
When it comes to reloading the 6.5 x 65 R, you'll be pleased to know that there are many different types of brass cases available on the market today in various sizes depending on your wants and needs; however due to its versatility most reloaders tend to opt for Berdan primed cases which are easy to find thanks to their abundance on both store shelves and military surplus shops alike! Additionally if you're looking for a reliable round that provides impressive performance without too much kick back then look no further than the 6.5x64 Brenneke!
You find 6.5 x 65 R with all common powders and bullets by clicking the 'Loads in this caliber' button above.
Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | 6.5 x 65 R |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Rimmed |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.264 '' | 6.71 mm |
| Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 2.56'' | 65 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.34'' | 84.84 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 55115.2 psi | 3800 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.