Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For hunters who demand accuracy and terminal performance from a classic European cartridge, the Nosler Ballistic Tip 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser ammo delivers field-proven lethality in a 140-grain polymer-tip configuration. The 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser — introduced in 1894 and still trusted across Scandinavia and North America — combines moderate recoil with high sectional density projectiles, making it ideal for deer, hogs, and antelope at ranges where precision and clean kills matter. Nosler loads this round to 2600 feet per second, generating 2101 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle, with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.458 that sheds velocity gradually and maintains trajectory downrange.
Built for the Box
Each Nosler Ballistic Tip cartridge starts with premium Nosler brass — dimensioned to SAAMI tolerances, annealed for consistent neck tension, and flash-hole deburred for uniform ignition. The polycarbonate tip initiates expansion on impact while resisting deformation during magazine feeding, and the heavy jacket base prevents core separation at terminal velocities. Nosler inspects every round visually before packaging, eliminating the squib loads and seating inconsistencies that plague mass-market hunting ammo. The boxer primer seats in reloadable brass, so you reclaim cases after the hunt and reload to your rifle’s chamber specs.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser |
| Bullet weight | 140 Grains |
| Bullet type | Nosler Ballistic Tip Polymer Tip |
| Muzzle velocity | 2600 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 2101 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | 0.458 |
| Sectional Density | 0.246 |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
The 0.246 sectional density drives deep wound channels through muscle and bone, while the 0.458 BC retains velocity past 300 yards — critical when you glass a whitetail across a clear-cut or wait for a hog to step into shooting light. Browse more premium hunting loads in our 6.5×55 ammo collection.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Always follow the four rules of firearms safety — treat every firearm as if it is loaded, never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify state and local laws before purchasing — some jurisdictions restrict hunting ammunition by bullet type, lead content, or case material.
- WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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