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:
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Proven production history
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Pressure-tested for correct performance
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Reliable feeding and ignition
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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.
