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Accurate and versatile – the 6.5×55 SE cartridge with the 9.0 g (139 gr) Scenar Open Tip Match projectile

The 6.5×55 SE is one of the most popular all-around ammo in the world for both target shooters and hunters. Lapua’s 6.5×55 SE cartridge is especially popular in the Scandinavian countries, including long-range field shooting disciplines. This round delivers a flatter trajectory and excellent ballistics. Though traditionally most used at longer ranges, the 6.5×55 SE cartridge is today extremely popular in competitions from 100 to 800 meters. It is one of the most commonly used rounds in Scandinavian moose hunting. Practically all rifle manufacturers offer the 6.5×55 SE.

6.5×55 Swedish / 9.0 g (139 gr) Scenar

Caliber

6.5×55 Swedish

Bullet

Scenar

Product no.

4316030

Bullet Code

GB458

Bullet type

Open Tip Match

Bullet weight

9.0 g (139 gr)

Muzzle velocity

800 m/s (2625 fps)

Purpose

Target

Twist rate

1-8.5”

BC G1

0.424

BC G7

0.212

Velocity [m/s][fps]
Energy [J][ft.-lbs.]
Crosswind drift [mm]Crosswind drift [in] (sidewind 4 m/s)(sidewind 13 fps)
Trajectory [mm][inch]
Impact point above or below line of sight (Scope 40 mm above bore line)Impact point above or below line of sight (Scope 1.6 in above bore line)
Metric chart
0 m 100 m 200 m 300 m 600 m 800 m 1000 m 1200 m 1500 m
800 749 700 653 523 445 372
2880 2527 2207 1921 1231 890 623
0 16 65 152 680 1311 2238
Rifle sighted in at 100 m 200 m 300 m 600 m 800 m 1000 m 1200 m 1500 m
100 0 -134 -467 -2991 -6395 -11802
300 156 178 0 -2056 -5149 -10244
600 498 863 1028 0 -2407 -6817
Test barrel length [mm]: 740
Imperial chart
0 yd 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 600 yd 800 yd 1000 yd 1200 yd 1500 yd
2625 2473 2325 2183 1786 1545 1332
2125 1886 1667 1469 983 736 547
0 1 2 5 23 44 71
Rifle sighted in at 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 600 yd 800 yd 1000 yd 1200 yd 1500 yd
100 0 -4 -15 -94 -200 -365
300 -62 -62 -152 -298
Test barrel length [inch]: 29