6.5x55mm Swedish

1894 · Norwegian-Swedish Joint Commission · 55 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 6.5x55 SE, 6.5 Swedish, 6.5x55mm Mauser, 6.5x55 Skan

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter6.71 mm (0.264")
Neck Diameter7.3 mm (0.287")
Base Diameter12.2 mm (0.480")
Case Length55 mm (2.165")
Overall Length80 mm (3.150")
Max Pressure380 MPa (55,115 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight9.07 g (140 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity770 m/s (2526 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2690 J (1984 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1894

Firearms chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish