6.5×55 Swedish – 131 Gr SP – Sellier & Bellot (SB6555A) – 200 Rounds

Hunting deer with a Swedish Mauser or a modern 6.5×55 rifle? Pick up this 200 round case of Sellier & Bellot SB6555A 6.5×55 Swedish 131 grain soft point ammo.

This load uses a 131 grain soft point bullet with an exposed lead tip. The soft tip starts expansion on impact, and the copper jacket controls it so the bullet holds together and penetrates into the vitals. The long, slender 6.5mm bullet carries a high sectional density, which is why the 6.5×55 has a century-long reputation for deep penetration and clean kills well beyond what its modest recoil would suggest. Sellier & Bellot rates this load at 2,602 fps and 1,969 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. It is also loaded to pressures that are appropriate for older military actions, making it a smart choice for vintage rifles.

The 6.5×55 Swedish was adopted by Sweden and Norway in the 1890s and remains a favorite among European and North American hunters. It is chambered in the Swedish M96 and M38 Mausers, the Norwegian Krag, and modern rifles such as the Tikka T3x, CZ 557, Sako 85, Ruger Hawkeye, and Howa 1500. Scandinavian hunters have used it on moose for generations, and it is ideal for whitetail, mule deer, and pronghorn. Sellier & Bellot has made ammunition in the Czech Republic since 1825, making it one of the oldest ammo makers in the world. Since you should practice with the same ammo you hunt with, a 200 round case lets you zero and practice before the season.

This imported ammo is new production, brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and non-corrosive. The fired brass is reloadable. Each box holds 20 rounds, and ten boxes make up this 200 round case. The box counts and consistent lot quality make it easy to keep a supply on hand for several seasons. Store the extra boxes in a cool, dry place.