Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57mm ammunition (brand part no. SB6557A) loads a 131-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet for owners of classic European sporting rifles chambered in this proven medium-bore cartridge. Sellier & Bellot pairs a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket, giving the bullet controlled expansion and high weight retention on game. At roughly 2,543 fps, it carries enough energy for medium game while staying true to the cartridge’s reputation for mild recoil and flat shooting. Packed 20 rounds to a box, it is a straightforward way to keep a 6.5x57mm rifle fed. In rifle ammunition for the classic-caliber hunter, this is a dependable choice.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5x57mm, a classic European sporting cartridge known for mild recoil and flat trajectory.
• The bullet weighs 131 grains, a proven weight for medium game in this caliber.
• The bullet uses semi-jacketed soft point construction, a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket.
• That construction delivers controlled expansion and high weight retention, key for clean kills on game.
• Muzzle velocity runs about 2,543 fps, solid performance for a medium-bore cartridge.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still head afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6.5x57mm still a practical hunting caliber? Yes, it remains a proven medium-game cartridge, especially for owners of classic European sporting rifles.

What does semi-jacketed soft point mean? It pairs a lead core with an engineered jacket for controlled expansion and strong weight retention on impact.

Buy Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57mm 131gr Soft Point

A classic caliber deserves ammunition that respects its heritage without sacrificing terminal performance, and this soft point load delivers both. Stock up before the next hunting season and keep a proven cartridge in the fold. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.