Description
Norma’s 6.5x50mm Japanese 156-grain Soft Point ammunition is the go-to choice for collectors and shooters of the iconic Arisaka Type 38 rifle. With exceptional consistency and reliability, this hard-to-find factory load brings new life to a cartridge once carried by Imperial Japanese infantry across Manchuria, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia during the early 20th century. This box is labelled as being unprimed, but these are live cartridges.
Originally adopted in 1897, the 6.5x50mmSR (semi-rimmed) cartridge powered Japan’s military through the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, and into the Second World War. Its mild recoil, excellent penetration, and famously deep-penetrating bullet made it a battlefield staple in rifles and light machine guns such as the Type 38 and Type 96.
Norma’s modern load uses a 156-grain soft point projectile, offering the right balance of energy and accuracy for vintage rifles while being safe for use in collector-grade firearms. The round is loaded to pressures appropriate for pre-WWI bolt actions, making it an ideal choice for shooters who want period-correct performance without the worry of surplus or handload inconsistency. The Boxer-primed brass is reloadable and non-corrosive, making it a favorite among enthusiasts who want to keep their Arisakas in regular use.
Whether you’re heading to the range or displaying a historically significant Japanese service rifle, Norma’s 6.5x50mm Japanese Soft Point offers a rare blend of modern precision and old-world heritage in every shot.
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