6.5x55mm (6.5 Swedish)

The 6.5 is somewhat of a new possibility to the sniping arena. Until recently the 6.5 has never really been considered, although to serious long range shooters its no real surprise. The 6.5 has long been know for its excellent accuracy. It generally shoots a lighter bullet then the .308, but heavier then the .243, falling nicely right in between. The only problem I can foresee is the lack of sniper grade weapons chambered for the 6.5. But most of the custom sniper rifle manufacturers will chamber their rifles in any caliber the purchaser wants (Sometimes for a small additional fee).

Ballistics:

Note:

Included are two match loads, the Sierra with 120gr Sierra Match King and the PMC with a 140gr Sierra Match king. Both rounds perform well in military applications out to about 700 meters.

- Fed = Federal Gold Medal Match - 6.5x55mm Swedish 120gr Sierra Match King , at 2600fps
- PMC = PMC Silver Line Match - 6.5x55mm Swedish 140gr Sierra Match King, at 2560fps

Bullet Drop (Inches)

| 100y 91m | 200y 183m | 300y 275m | 400y 366m | 500y 458m | 600y 549m | 700y 641m | 800y 732m | 900y 824m | 1000y 915m
Fed | +17.7 | +31.0 | +37.2 | +35.4 | +23.5 | Zero | -36.7 | -90.8 | -164.3 | -261.7
PMC | +5.4 | +6.1 | Zero | -14.1 | -37.425 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A

Energy (Muzzle: Fed -1800 Ft-Lbs., PMC - 2037)

Fed | 1550 | 1325 | 1130 | 955 | 805 | 675 | 565 | 475 | 405 | 350
PMC | 1788 | 1563 | 1361 | 1181 | 1020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A

Wind Drift (Inches) 10mph Crosswind

Fed | 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 13.8 | 22.8 | 34.3 | 48.4 | 66.1 | 86.9 | 111.0
PMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A

PMC Silver Line 6.5x55mm Swedish - 140gr Sierra Game King (SPBT) at 2560fps

Bullet Drop (Inches)

50y 46m | 100y 91m | 200y 183m | 300y 275m
N/A | Zero | -4.6 | -16.4

Energy (Muzzle - 2037 Ft-Lbs.)

N/A | 1769 | 1529 | 1315

Wind Drift (Inches) 10 mph Crosswind

N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A

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