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.

This is a down range trajectory chart for the 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser cartridge with the scope mounted 1.5 inches above the bore center line plus if you were using this load, its effective hunting bullet energy range with well placed shots on, Varmint / Predator size game, such as Bobcat, Cougar, Coyote. Deer size game, such as Antelope, Blacktail, Hogs, Javelina, Mule, Whitetail. Elk size game, such as Caribou, Black Bear, Sheep. Moose size game, such as Brown Bear. Bullet diameter .264" Bullet weight 140 grains Bullet ballistic coeffecient .441 Bullet velocity 2,600 feet per second
Range	100 yds.	200 yds.	300 yds.	400 yds.	500 yds.	+
	+ 2.4	0	- 9.8	- 28.1	- 56.8
	1788	1514	1277	1073	898
Varmint	+	+	+	+	+	+
Deer	+	+	+	-	-	-
Elk	+	-	-	-	-	-
Moose	-	-	-	-	-	-

  6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Hornady Light Magnum Ammunition.

Hornady Light Magnum 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser energy and trajectory chart. Bullet diameter .264" Bullet weight 129 grains Bullet velocity 2,750 feet per second
Range	100 yds.	200 yds.	300 yds.	400 yds.	500 yds.	+
	+ 2.24	0	- 8.52	- 24.42	- 49.57
	1860	1589	1350	1139	956