What is the effective range of a 6.5 x55?

Because 6.5 mm (. 264 in) bullets have relatively high ballistic coefficients, the 6.5×55mm has seen success in long range target matches of 300–1,000 m (328–1,094 yd).

Is 6.5 x55 better than 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5×55 vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Effectiveness on Game I’ve never killed anything with a Creedmoor; I’ve slain a great many critters with the Swede. However, the two rounds shoot virtually the same bullets at nearly identical velocities, so there can’t be any difference. Winner: A tie.

Is 6.5 x55 a good hunting round?

Predictably, hunters across Scandinavia gravitated toward the 6.5×55. The cartridge quickly gained a reputation for punching above its class on big game, including moose. This was in large part due to the heavy-for-caliber projectiles loaded in 6.5×55 ammo.

What is the 6.5 Swede good for?

Indeed, since it used bullets with a relatively high sectional density, bullets fired by the cartridge tend to penetrate especially well. Combined with the very mild recoil and very good accuracy of the cartridge, the 6.5 Swede rapidly gained a reputation for effectiveness on big game like moose and reindeer.

Is 6.5 x55 short action?

The 6.5×55 can be loaded to fit in a short action magazine.

Who makes a 6.5 x55 Swede?

Over the years, the Ruger No. 1, Winchester 1885 Low Wall, Remington 700 Classic and the Winchester Model 70 Featherweight have all been offered in the 6.5×55 Swedish, in addition to the multitude of converted military rifles.

What is the difference between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 6.5 Swede?

Due to its smaller dimensions, the 6.5 Creedmoor has the smallest capacity of the three while the 6.5 Swede has the largest case capacity. However, the 6.5 Swede has a lower maximum SAAMI pressure than the . 260 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor (51,000psi, 60,000psi, and 62,000psi respectively).

What is Sweden’s main rifle?

The Ak 5 is the service rifle of the Swedish Armed Forces. The Ak 5 replaced the Ak 4 (a licensed-produced version of the Heckler & Koch G3) in Swedish service. Later versions also accept the Colt M203 grenade launcher attachment. The current standard issue version is the Ak 5C.

What caliber is best for deer hunting?

Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

• 7mm-08 Remington.
• 280 Remington.
• 7mm Remington Magnum.
• 30-30 Winchester.
• 308 Winchester.
• 30-06.
• 300 Winchester Magnum.
• You might be surprised by the number of hunters that use the 300 as their primary deer rifle. An exceptional round for long range, it gives no quarter in performance on whitetail.

Is the 6×55 Scan the best bullet for hunting?

Mathematically speaking, the gray-haired 6.5×55 SCAN is more than capable for today’s hunters. The scientific fact of 6.5 bullets flying farther and faster per powder per capita than most other bullets due to its inherently high BC figures is becoming more well-known to shooters who are devouring the 6.5 bullet market.

What is a 55mm rifle?

The 6.5×55mm was developed in the Scandinavian countries in 1891 as a military service cartridge. While popular in Europe, the cartridge did not catch on in the U.S., given the lack of rifles.

Why is the 6×55 so popular?

One of the biggest reasons for the popularity of the 6.5×55 — and really of all 6.5 cartridges — minus maybe the 26 Nosler, the .264 Winchester Magnum and the 6.5 Remington Magnum, is that you don’t need a lot of gunpowder muscle to make a 6.5 bullet work.

Is the Mauser 6 5 55 too hard to load?

The 6.5×55 is a tough round to load for if you go by the books. So many recipes are loaded to low pressure ratings to accommodate the older Mauser actions. So to get proper pressured loads takes a lot more experimentation sometimes with little data to follow.