Sellier & Bellot 6.5×55 Swedish ammunition (part no. SB6555A) loads a 131-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet, a lighter, faster-stepping option for hunters who want a flatter trajectory from this classic Scandinavian cartridge. Sellier & Bellot pairs a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket for controlled expansion and high weight retention on impact, a formula the company has refined since 1825. The lighter 131-grain weight complements the heavier 140-grain loading in the lineup, giving 6.5×55 shooters a choice suited to different game and ranges. In rifle ammunition for 6.5×55 hunters, this is a proven, affordable hunting load.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5×55 Swedish, a historic Scandinavian cartridge still prized for accuracy.
• The bullet is a 131-grain semi-jacketed soft point, built for controlled expansion and high weight retention.
• The precisely engineered jacket promotes controlled, consistent expansion rather than unpredictable fragmentation.
• The cases are brass, standard for reloaders and dependable extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero before heading afield.
• The loaded box ships at approximately 1.1188 lbs, typical shipping weight for a 20-round box of 6.5×55 Swedish.
• The exposed lead tip begins expanding within the first few inches of penetration, transferring energy quickly without fully fragmenting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this load suited for? Deer and similarly sized big game, where the 131-grain soft point’s controlled expansion delivers reliable terminal performance.

Will this work in a Swedish Mauser? Yes, this is standard commercial 6.5×55 ammunition built to function in both classic Swedish Mausers and modern rifles chambered for the cartridge.

Buy Sellier & Bellot 6.5×55 Swedish 131gr Ammunition

A lighter 6.5×55 bullet trades a little mass for a flatter trajectory, and this soft point load gives hunters that option without leaving the cartridge’s proven reputation behind. Sight it in and carry it into the field with confidence. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.