6.5 x 50 Jap Alaska?

[280PLUS]

What does the "Alaska" mean?

http://www.grafs.com/ammo/product/122266

 

[Hoppy590]

Edit: i think thats the load style. meant for larger game?

 

[byf43]

I truly believe that this is a typo.

It most likely should read, "Arisaka".

Notice the box. . . . it says, "6.5 JAP"

 

[Hoppy590]

i thought that too, but after quickly looking at the site other rounds have straing names after them

7.5x55 SWISS 180gr ORYX
7.62x54R 180gr NATURALIS
6.5x52 CARCANO 156gr ALASKA

 

[Jim Watson]

Google, guys, Google... for like, you know, Norma, man.

Alaska is Norma’s oldest bullet – a traditional hunting bullet with a lead tip which has been manufactured since the 1940´s. It is known for its excellent expansion and good penetration and therefore very suitable for medium-sized game even at longer ranges and medium velocities.


• Thick rear jacket section
• Pure lead core
• Thin forward jacket section
• Crimping increases dependability


The other funny Swedish brand names are there, too.
http://www.norma.cc/sida/eng/index.html

 

[byf43]

Google, guys, Google... for like, you know, Norma, man.

Google. Who'da thunk?

Thanks, Jim.

I never even gave it a thought.

 

[Cosmoline]

Norma calls them "Alaska" because they cost as much as the state did in adjusted dollars.

 

[db_tanker]

damn...and here I was thinking it was another wildcat mebbe based on the 348 Winchester that was stolen by the Japanese during WWII.


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[atblis]

Bullet

Probably refers to the bullet (if it's not a typo). 156 gr is heavy for a 6.5 so...big critters.

 

[280PLUS]

Thanks folks! Wished I thunked a google too. It's more fun to ask anyways...



Just FYI, I haven't shot any of the Norma's 6.5 Jap but I have of the PCI (sucks) and Hornaday (very good).