Muzzle Velocity
2,602
fps
Muzzle Energy
2,104
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.210
G7
Sectional Density
0.287
Bullet Drop (inches)
Ballistic Trajectory
100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2,602fps | 2,104ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,391fps | 1,777ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.12 |
| 200 yd | 2,190fps | 1,490ft-lbs | -4.6 | -2.2 | 3.7 | 0.251 |
| 300 yd | 1,999fps | 1,242ft-lbs | -16.5 | -5.2 | 8.6 | 0.395 |
| 400 yd | 1,817fps | 1,026ft-lbs | -37.1 | -8.8 | 16 | 0.552 |
| 500 yd | 1,643fps | 839ft-lbs | -68.2 | -13 | 26.3 | 0.726 |
| 600 yd | 1,477fps | 678ft-lbs | -112.3 | -17.9 | 39.9 | 0.918 |
| 700 yd | 1,319fps | 541ft-lbs | -172.4 | -23.5 | 57.4 | 1.133 |
| 800 yd | 1,171fps | 426ft-lbs | -252.6 | -30.2 | 79.6 | 1.375 |
| 900 yd | 1,061fps | 350ft-lbs | -358.2 | -38 | 107 | 1.646 |
| 1000 yd | 1,009fps | 316ft-lbs | -494.5 | -47.2 | 137.9 | 1.936 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Bullet140gr Semi-Jacketed Soft Point
Diameter0.264" (6.5mm)
Construction—
BC (G7)0.210 G7
BC (G1)0.417 G1
Sectional Density0.287
Load Information
Cartridge6.5x55 Swedish
ManufacturerSellier & Bellot
Product LineSP
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel23.6"
SKUSB6555B
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