6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser History and General Information.
The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser cartridge was developed by a joint Swedish/Norwegian commission in 1893. It was officially adopted as the military cartridge of Sweden and Norway in 1894. The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser became a very popular sporting rifle cartridge in Europe (as it is an accurate cartridge) and was widely used in Europe for target shooting, including Olympic free rifle competition.
The 6.5x55mm cartridge remained virtually unknown in the United States until the late 1950's, when shipments of cheap surplus military rifles flooded the American gun market.
The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser is chambered by many U.S. gun manufacturers now and it is an excellent, accurate and fairly flat shooting cartridge that is capable of taking most big game animals in the lower 48 states, when loaded with 140 grain bullets at 2600 feet per second velocity it is a very adequate round for deer out to about 300 yards.
The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser when loaded with 120 grain bullets recoil is quite minimal, very pleasant to shoot and is highly recommended for shooters that are recoil conscious.
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Barrel Specifications.
Common Barrel Twist Rate - 1 - 7 1/2
Bore Groove Diameter - .264"
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Reloading Specifications.
Bullet Diameter - .264"
Maximum Case Length - 2.160"
Trimmed Case Length - 2.150"
Primer Size - Large Rifle
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Reloading Data, Select Powder Manufacturer.
Accurate Powder
Alliant Powder
Hodgdon Powder
I.M.R. Powder
Norma Powder
Ramshot Powder
Winchester Powder
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Loading Data Hints.
The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser responds very well with powders that have burn rates similar to and like i.m.r. 4320, very accurate and consistent velocity.
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Reloading Dies.
RCBS
Full Length Die Set, 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser.
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Shell Holder.
RCBS
#2 Shell Holder For 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser.
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Bullets.
Cheaper than dirt .264 dia. Bullets
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Unprimed Brass.
Winchester
Unprimed Rifle Shellcases, 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser.
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Ammunition.
Cheaper than dirt 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser ammo.
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Trajectory and Hunting Applications.