6.5x55mm Swedish

1894 · 18 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 6.5x55, 6.5x55 SE, 6.5 Swede

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter6.71 mm (0.264")
Neck Diameter7.51 mm (0.296")
Base Diameter12.2 mm (0.480")
Case Length55 mm (2.165")
Overall Length80 mm (3.150")
Max Pressure380 MPa (55,114 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight9 g (139 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity800 m/s (2625 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2880 J (2124 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1894

Firearms chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish