Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57R 131gr soft point ammunition (Sellier & Bellot part no. SB6557RA) is a hunting load for the rimmed 6.5x57R cartridge used in break-action rifles. The 131-grain soft point bullet leaves the muzzle at 2,543 fps from a 23.5-inch test barrel. It is built for controlled expansion on light to medium game. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 6.5x57R, the rimmed 6.5mm cartridge made for break-action rifles.
• Bullet weight is 131 grains, a classic weight for the 6.5mm bore.
• The bullet is a soft point (SP), which expands on impact for hunting performance.
• Muzzle velocity is 2,543 fps from a 23.5-inch test barrel, with 2,106 fps at 200 yards.
• Muzzle energy is 1,880 ft-lb, enough for light to medium game.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.389, as published by the maker.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for a hunting season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the rimmed or rimless 6.5×57? This is the rimmed 6.5x57R, listed as 6.5x57R by Sellier & Bellot; the rimless 6.5×57 is a separate cartridge.

What bullet does this load use? It uses a 131-grain soft point bullet at a published 2,543 fps muzzle velocity from a 23.5-inch test barrel.

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

Buy the Sellier & Bellot 6.5x57R 131gr Soft Point Ammunition, 20-Round Box

Order 6.5x57R hunting ammunition from Sellier & Bellot in our rifle ammunition category. Our Lubbock, Texas gun shop ships it fast.