Norma WhiteTail 6.5×55 Swedish 156-grain Pointed Soft Point ammunition (part no. 20166622) loads the classic Scandinavian military-turned-hunting cartridge with an affordable, dependable expanding bullet built for deer season. Norma tops this 156-grain bullet with an exposed lead point that initiates expansion on impact, giving 6.5×55 shooters a straightforward hunting load without the cost of a premium bonded or match bullet. The 6.5×55 Swedish has a century-plus track record as a mild-recoiling, flat-shooting deer and moose cartridge across Scandinavia and beyond. In rifle ammunition for classic deer rifles, this is the WhiteTail line’s straightforward, reliable choice.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5×55 Swedish, a classic mild-recoiling, flat-shooting deer cartridge with a long history.
• The bullet weighs 156 grains, a heavier hunting weight that suits the cartridge’s traditional big-game role.
• The construction is a pointed soft point, exposing lead at the tip to initiate expansion on impact.
• Velocity runs approximately 2,559 feet per second, delivering a flat trajectory at typical deer-hunting ranges.
• The cases are brass, and each box holds 20 rounds.
• Cost runs about $1.67 per round, keeping a proven deer cartridge affordable to hunt with.
• A full box ships at approximately 1.3 lb.
• This load is built for bolt-action rifles chambered in 6.5×55 Swedish, a caliber still produced by most major rifle makers.
• The pointed soft point construction keeps cost down compared to a bonded or premium hunting bullet of the same weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6.5×55 Swedish still a relevant deer cartridge today? Yes, its mild recoil, flat trajectory, and adequate power have kept it a proven deer and moose cartridge for well over a century.

Is the WhiteTail line built for hunting or target shooting? WhiteTail is Norma’s dedicated hunting line, using expanding soft point bullets rather than the non-expanding bullets typical of target or practice ammunition.

Buy Norma WhiteTail 6.5×55 Swedish 156gr

A classic cartridge deserves a straightforward hunting load, and WhiteTail gives 6.5×55 shooters exactly that at an honest price. Load up before deer season. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.