6.5x55mm Swedish Ammo
Shop in-stock 6.5×55 Swedish ammunition with next-business-day shipping. Sellier & Bellot FMJ and soft point, PPU, Hornady Superformance SST, Winchester Power-Point, and Nosler E-Tip for Swedish Mausers and modern rifles. Read more about 6.5×55 Swedish ammo.
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6.5×55 Swedish – 140 Gr FMJ-BT – Sellier & Bellot Rifle (SB6555C) – 400 Rounds
$409.00$1.02 per round Add to cart -
6.5×55 Swedish – 131 Gr SP – Sellier & Bellot (SB6555A) – 200 Rounds
$209.00$1.05 per round Add to cart -
6.5×55 Swedish – 139 Gr SPBT – PPU Metric Rifle (PP6SWS) – 200 Rounds
$244.00$1.22 per round Add to cart -
6.5×55 Swedish – 140 Gr SST – Hornady Superformance (85507) – 200 Rounds
$439.00$2.20 per round Add to cart -
Up to $35 Rebate
6.5×55 Swedish – 140 Gr PP – Winchester Power-Point (X6555) – 200 Rounds
$474.00$2.37 per round Add to cart -
Overview of 6.5x55 Swedish Ammo
6.5x55 Swedish, also called 6.5x55 Mauser or simply the Swede, is a classic long-action cartridge known for accuracy, mild recoil, and deep penetration. It fires a .264-inch bullet, usually 120 to 160 grains, at around 2,500 to 2,800 fps. Long, high-sectional-density bullets make it a proven deer, elk, and moose cartridge in Scandinavia and a favorite of target shooters for over a century.
Most factory 6.5x55 ammunition is loaded to moderate pressures that are safe in older Swedish Mauser rifles. For a modern short-action 6.5mm, see our 6.5 Creedmoor ammo.
6.5x55 Swedish Brands We Carry
- Sellier & Bellot 6.5x55 Ammo: 140gr FMJ boat tail for range shooting and 131gr soft point for hunting.
- Hornady 6.5x55 Ammo: Superformance 140gr SST.
- Winchester 6.5x55 Ammo: Super-X 140gr Power-Point.
- PPU 6.5x55 Ammo: 139gr soft point boat tail.
- Nosler 6.5x55 Ammo: 120gr E-Tip lead-free hunting load.
Best 6.5x55 Swedish Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Range / Mauser Shooting | Sellier & Bellot 140gr FMJ-BT | None in stock |
| Whitetail Deer | Winchester 140gr Power-Point | PPU 139gr SPBT, Sellier & Bellot 131gr SP |
| Longer-Range Hunting | Hornady Superformance 140gr SST | Winchester 140gr Power-Point |
| Lead-Free Hunting | Nosler 120gr E-Tip | None in stock |
Why Buy 6.5x55 Swedish Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Hard-to-find caliber, by the case. 6.5x55 is rarely stocked locally, and 200 and 400-round cases keep your Swede fed.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6.5x55 Swedish good for deer and elk?
Yes. 6.5x55 Swedish is a proven big-game cartridge, used for generations on moose in Scandinavia. With a 140-grain soft point or bonded bullet, it is very effective on deer and elk at typical hunting ranges. Check your state's hunting regulations.
6.5x55 vs 6.5 Creedmoor: what is the difference?
Both fire .264-inch bullets with similar performance. 6.5x55 Swedish uses a longer case in a long action and is often loaded to lower pressure for older rifles. 6.5 Creedmoor is a modern short-action design with wider ammunition availability. They are not interchangeable.
Is modern 6.5x55 ammo safe in a Swedish Mauser?
Most factory 6.5x55 ammunition sold in the U.S. is loaded to moderate pressures intended for older Swedish Mausers. Have any surplus military rifle inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing.
More About 6.5x55 Swedish Ammo
Sweden and Norway jointly developed 6.5x55 in the early 1890s, adopting it in 1894. It armed Swedish Mauser and Norwegian Krag-Jorgensen rifles for decades and earned a reputation for accuracy and low recoil.
After military service, the cartridge became one of the most popular hunting and target rounds in Scandinavia. Surplus Swedish Mausers brought it to American shooters, and modern rifles from Tikka, Sako, CZ, and others keep it in production today.