S&B 6.5X55SW 140GR SP 20/400

Description

Sellier & Bellot’s 6.5×55 Swedish load with a 140-grain Soft Point is a hunting-oriented cartridge built around controlled, predictable terminal performance. The bullet construction pairs a copper-zinc jacket with a bare lead tip so that on impact the nose deforms immediately and expands in a consistent mushroom shape, transferring energy efficiently without the bullet fragmenting or shedding its core. That kind of weight retention matters when shots aren’t perfectly placed or distances stretch out — the bullet holds together well enough to reach vitals rather than spending all its energy in the outer tissue.

The 6.5×55 Swedish cartridge itself has a long track record in Scandinavian hunting, and the mild operating pressure keeps felt recoil manageable even in lighter rifles. At 140 grains, this projectile sits in a range that balances sectional density and retained velocity at practical hunting distances, making it a sensible choice for medium to large game where the 6.5 bore is appropriate. Muzzle velocity from a 23.5-inch test barrel is 2,602 fps, and energy runs 2,104 ft-lb at the muzzle, dropping to roughly 1,025 ft-lb at 400 yards — a useful picture of what the load is working with at range.

Cases are brass and boxer-primed, so handloaders can reload them after use. Ammunition is non-corrosive. Each box contains 20 rounds.