7.65x53 Argentine
Mauser's round for Argentina, Belgium and Turkey.
Good for: 1800s, WWI era, Deer today
A typical factory load is a 154 gr spitzer bullet at about 2,700 ft/s, with roughly 2,493 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
154 grspitzerMuzzle speed
2,700 ft/sMuzzle energy
2,493 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.40typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:9.84Point-blank range
258 yd6" vital zoneHunting today
Yes: deer and hogs; handloaders keep it alive.On the Military Surplus chart
Service history
Mauser's round for Argentina, Belgium and Turkey.
Service rifles
Argentine & Belgian Mausers
Military load
154 grspitzer
Typical muzzle fps
2,700ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
2,493ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.40typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:9.84
MPBR (iron sights)
258 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 15 yd · Far zero 219 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 258 yd · Sight-in @100 2.89" high
Hunting today
Yes: deer and hogs; handloaders keep it alive.
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.