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Load Data for Caliber 6.5 x 55 Swedish - Technical Specifications Image

Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
6.5 x 55 Swedish
Bullet Diameter:
0.265" | 6.73mm
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length (l3):
2.165" | 54.99mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
3.150" | 80.00mm
Max. Standardized :
55114 psi | 3800 bar
Case Capacity:
57.0 Grains of Water | 3.70 cm3
CID:
CID_1016
Standard
C.I.P.
Letztes Update:
10/7/2024
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  • The 6.5 x 55 Swedish is a well-respected rifle cartridge that has been in production since the late 19th century and is commonly used by hunters and target shooters alike due to its mild recoil, impressive velocity, and flat trajectory. In this guide we will provide an overview of the 6.5 x 55 Swedish cartridge, its capabilities, and different types available so you can make an informed decision when considering whether or not it’s right for your needs.To start off, the 6.5 x 55 Swedish has excellent ballistics due to its long neck and wide case body working together to give it both higher velocities than other cartridges of similar size as well as relatively high ballistic coefficients regardless of which bullet weight you choose! Additionally, this caliber also has very low chamber pressures meaning there is less pressure buildup between each shot resulting in more consistent performance even at longer distances! Furthermore, because it uses both standard brass cases as well as military surplus Berdan primed brass cases most shooters should have no problem finding quality ammo no matter what their budget might be!.When it comes to performance, the 6.5 x 55 Swedish stands out among competitive shooters due to its outstanding accuracy compared to other rounds of similar diameter such as the .270 Winchester or 7mm Remington Magnum thanks primarily to its generous powder burn ratio resulting in lower internal pressure while still delivering high velocities necessary for achieving tight groups beyond 500 yards! Additionally on top of being suitable for hunting medium sized game animals like deer or boar at medium ranges as well as being used effectively during competitions or just general range shooting this round also provides enough kickback for experienced shooters yet remains gentle enough for those who prefer shooting lighter calibers!

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    Most popular powders from our community members for this caliber:

  • Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber

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    Barrel Length  Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight

  • 6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 100gr | Lapua Scenar

    C.O.L.: 

    3.03" | 76.9mm

    Vihtavuori N133

    38.3gr | 2.48g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 107gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

    C.O.L.: 

    3.07" | 77.9mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    42.1gr | 2.73g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    45.4gr | 2.94g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    40.6gr | 2.63g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    41.1gr | 2.66g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    40.7gr | 2.64g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    44.9gr | 2.91g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    41.1gr | 2.66g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.7mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    41.5gr | 2.69g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Sako BLADE

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Norma 204

    45.5gr | 2.95g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Barnes TTSX BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Alliant Reloder-17

    47.1gr | 3.05g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Lapua ScenarL

    C.O.L.: 

    3.08" | 78.3mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    42.1gr | 2.73g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Sako BLADE

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Norma 203B

    40.0gr | 2.59g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 120gr | Lapua ScenarL

    C.O.L.: 

    3.08" | 78.3mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    44.6gr | 2.89g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    41.7gr | 2.70g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 123gr | Hornady SST

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Lovex S070

    43.7gr | 2.83g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar

    C.O.L.: 

    3.15" | 80.0mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    40.5gr | 2.62g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 123gr | Fox Classic Hunter

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 52

    40.9gr | 2.65g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 123gr | Hornady SST

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    41.2gr | 2.67g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 123gr | Lapua Scenar

    C.O.L.: 

    3.07" | 78mm

    Vihtavuori N140

    39.4gr | 2.55g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 125gr | Nosler Partition SP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Hodgdon H414

    47.2gr | 3.06g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 125gr | Nosler Partition SP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Alliant Reloder-17

    47.5gr | 3.08g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 129gr | Hornady SP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Alliant Reloder-17

    46.8gr | 3.03g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N165

    46.6gr | 3.02g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    39.4gr | 2.55g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 60

    44.4gr | 2.88g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Norma VLD Diamond

    C.O.L.: 

    3.03" | 77mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    39.5gr | 2.56g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    43.2gr | 2.80g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 70

    46.6gr | 3.02g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Brenneke TAG

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N560

    50.0gr | 3.24g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N550

    43.1gr | 2.79g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    39.5gr | 2.56g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N135

    37.5gr | 2.43g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 62

    45.5gr | 2.95g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Norma VLD Diamond

    C.O.L.: 

    2.992" | 76mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    39.8gr | 2.58g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 130gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    40.9gr | 2.65g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 131gr | Sellier & Bellot SP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N560

    46.3gr | 3g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 139gr | Fox Classic Hunter

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 62

    43.2gr | 2.80g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 139gr | Lapua Scenar

    C.O.L.: 

    3.07" | 78mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    41.5gr | 2.69g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 139gr | Norma Semi Soft Point

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    42.7gr | 2.77g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Speer Spitzer Soft Point

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    42.7gr | 2.77g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Rottweil R 905

    45.1gr | 2.92g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    45.4gr | 2.94g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.02" | 76.8mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    41gr | 2.66g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | RWS Doppelkern

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 60

    44.3gr | 2.87g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    45.1gr | 2.92g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | RWS Doppelkern

    C.O.L.: 

    2.87" | 73mm

    Rottweil R 904

    45.5gr | 2.95g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Hornady ELD-Match

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ADI AR 2213

    46.6gr | 3.02g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.11" | 79mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    38.5gr | 2.49g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr Hornady ECX

    C.O.L.: 

    2.83" | 72mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    42.0gr | 2.72g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.06" | 77.75mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    39.7gr | 2.57g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 140gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ-BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    Vihtavuori N560

    46.3gr | 3g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 144gr | Lapua FMJ Boat Tail

    C.O.L.: 

    3.11" | 79mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    42gr | 2.72g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 144gr | Lapua FMJ Boat Tail

    C.O.L.: 

    3.11" | 79mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    39.8gr | 2.58g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 144gr | Lapua FMJ Boat Tail

    C.O.L.: 

    3.11" | 79mm

    Vihtavuori N135

    36.6gr | 2.37g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 153gr | Hornady A-TIP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.1" | 78.8mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 76

    48gr | 3.11g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 153gr | Hornady A-TIP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.15" | 80mm

    Alliant Reloder-26

    46.8gr | 3.03g

    6.5 x 55 Swedish

    .264 | 153gr | Hornady A-TIP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.15" | 80mm

    Alliant Reloder-26

    46.8gr | 3.03g

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