Description
Also known as 6.5 Arisaka, 6.5 Japanese, 6.5 X 50 Arisaka- fits Type 30, 35, 38, and 44 rifles. This is Steinel’s modern take on this historic 6.5 caliber cartridge. It uses a modern, match grade BTHP and is designed for shooters capable of achieving the tightest groups- especially beyond 100 yards.
6.5×50 Arisaka 140gr BTHP – Type 38 Rifle Ammo
Our 6.5×50 Arisaka 140gr BTHP is one of our most popular milsurp cartridges — and for many shooters, their most accurate Type 38 load.
This cartridge has been in continuous production for several years, refined through real-world feedback and disciplined development. Every lot is pressure tested to ensure proper operating pressures for original Type 38 rifles, delivering reliable cycling and consistent function.
Loaded with a 140gr BTHP projectile, it offers repeatable precision and smooth recoil characteristics true to the 6.5 Japanese platform.
Why serious Type 38 owners choose this load:
Proven production history
Pressure-tested for correct performance
Reliable feeding and ignition
Widely regarded as our most accurate Arisaka offering
This is not surplus. It is premium, carefully manufactured ammunition built for collectors and shooters who expect dependable performance from a classic rifle.
If you want the most proven 6.5×50 Arisaka load we make, this is it.
