This Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57mm 131gr SP ammunition (brand part no. SB6557A) is a hunting load from Sellier & Bellot that uses a semi-jacketed soft point bullet. A lead core and a precisely engineered jacket give the bullet controlled expansion and high weight retention. The maker’s test barrel is 23.5 inches and the muzzle velocity is 2,543 fps. A 20-round box fits a season of sighting in and hunting.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is <b>6.5x57mm</b>, loaded with a 0.264-inch bullet.
• The bullet weighs <b>131 grains</b>.
• The bullet type is <b>semi-jacketed soft point</b> with a CuZn 10 jacket.
• Muzzle velocity is <b>2,543 fps</b> from a 23.5-inch test barrel, with 2,106 fps at 200 yards.
• Muzzle energy is <b>1,880 ft-lb</b>, dropping to 1,290 ft-lb at 200 yards.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is <b>0.389</b>.
• The loaded cartridge length is <b>3.031 inches</b>.
• The bullet is built for <b>controlled expansion and high weight retention</b> on impact.
• The maker lists <b>hunting</b> as the suggested use.
• Each box holds <b>20 rounds</b>.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the soft point bullet do on impact? Sellier & Bellot says the lead core and engineered jacket give controlled expansion and high weight retention.

What is the suggested use for this load? The maker lists hunting as the suggested use, with reliable functioning, rapid controlled expansion and accuracy as features.

How many rounds are in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds.

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