Sellier and Bellot 6.5x57mm ammunition (brand part no. SB6557A) chambers the standard bolt-action version of the classic 6.5×57 cartridge with a 131-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet. The bullet pairs a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket, giving it controlled expansion and high weight retention on impact rather than shedding fragments. Sellier and Bellot loads this round to 2543 fps for a flat, predictable trajectory well suited to European-style big-game hunting. Each 20-round box is built on a reloadable brass case for shooters who handload.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5x57mm, the standard bolt-action version of this classic European cartridge
• Loaded with a 131-grain semi-jacketed soft point bullet
• Pairs a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket for controlled expansion and high weight retention on impact
• Rated at 2543 fps muzzle velocity for a flat, predictable trajectory
• Built on a brass case for reliable extraction and consistent chamber pressures
• The brass case is reloadable, adding value for shooters who handload their own ammunition
• Confirmed cost of $1.33 per round for this 20-round box
• Packaged 20 rounds per box
• This is the standard, non-rimmed 6.5x57mm chambering, distinct from the rimmed 6.5x57R load built for break-action guns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a semi-jacketed soft point bullet? It pairs a lead core with a precisely engineered jacket, giving controlled expansion and high weight retention on impact instead of shedding fragments.

What is the muzzle velocity of this load? Sellier and Bellot rates this 131-grain load at 2543 fps.

Is the case reloadable? Yes, it’s built on a standard brass case that supports reloading for handloaders.

Buy the Sellier and Bellot 6.5x57mm 131gr Ammunition

Order this Sellier and Bellot 6.5x57mm load through our Sellier & Bellot lineup of rifle ammunition. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.