Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57mm 131-grain Semi-Jacketed Soft Point ammunition (brand part no. SB6557RA) keeps one of Europe’s classic 6.5mm cartridges available for owners of 6.5x57mm rifles. Sellier & Bellot builds this bullet with a lead core under a precisely engineered jacket, controlling how the bullet expands on impact while holding on to a high percentage of its original weight. That combination of controlled expansion and weight retention translates to a bullet that opens reliably yet still drives deep, a trait hunters value on medium game. Loaded in a reloadable brass case, this round is a dependable, no-surprises way to keep a 6.5x57mm rifle fed for the season. Sold by the box of 20, with a full case running 400 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 6.5x57mm, a classic European cartridge built for medium-game hunting rifles.
• The bullet weighs 131 grains and uses a Semi-Jacketed Soft Point design with a lead core under a precisely engineered jacket.
• The engineered jacket controls expansion, opening the bullet reliably on impact rather than letting it fragment.
• The bullet is built for high weight retention, holding on to its mass after expansion for deeper penetration.
• The case is made of brass, giving reloaders a durable, reusable case for handloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for a hunting trip or range session.
• Cost works out to about 1.33 dollars per round, reasonable for a specialty European hunting cartridge.
• Sellier & Bellot packages 20 boxes to a case, totaling 400 rounds for hunters who buy ahead of the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Semi-Jacketed Soft Point mean? The bullet has a lead core under a precisely engineered jacket, controlling expansion on impact while retaining most of its weight.

Does this bullet retain its weight after impact? Yes, it is built for high weight retention, which supports deeper penetration after expansion.

Is the case reloadable brass? Yes, this load uses a reloadable brass case.

Buy Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57mm 131gr Ammo

The 6.5x57mm is not always easy to find, and this Soft Point load gives owners of older 6.5x57mm rifles a modern option built to expand reliably and still hit deep. Stock a box before your next hunt and keep an uncommon rifle in the field. Shop more rifle ammunition shipped fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.