Sellier & Bellot 6.5x52mmR 117-Grain Soft Point ammunition (part no. SB6552RA) keeps a historic Italian military caliber running for shooters who own a Carcano or other 6.5x52mmR-chambered rifle. Sellier & Bellot‘s semi-jacketed soft point features a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket, delivering controlled expansion and high weight retention rather than a simple FMJ profile. This caliber has grown difficult to source, making a dependable soft-point option valuable for both range use and hunting. This rifle ammunition suits owners of surplus Italian rifles who want genuine hunting-capable ammunition.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 6.5x52mmR, the historic Italian military cartridge used in the Carcano rifle.
• The bullet weighs 117 grains, a traditional weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is a semi-jacketed soft point, engineered for controlled expansion.
• The precisely engineered jacket delivers high weight retention, holding together for reliable penetration.
• The case material is brass, standard for reliable chambering and extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range or hunting session.
• Cost runs about $1.42 per round, pricing that reflects how hard this caliber has grown to source.
• Twenty-five boxes ship per case (500 rounds total), a bulk option for dealers and collectors of the caliber.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles use 6.5x52mmR? It’s the historic caliber of the Italian Carcano rifle, along with other period Italian military firearms.

Is this ammunition suitable for hunting? Yes, the semi-jacketed soft-point bullet is engineered for controlled expansion, unlike the FMJ surplus ammunition more commonly found in this caliber.

Buy Sellier & Bellot 6.5x52mmR Ammunition

A hard-to-source military caliber deserves a dependable modern loading, and this soft point keeps Carcano rifles running for both the range and the field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.