Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For deer, antelope, and medium game across varied terrain, the Remington Core-Lokt 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser ammunition pairs a 140 grain Pointed Soft Point bullet with the controlled-expansion engineering hunters have trusted since 1939. 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser ammo — a cartridge originally adopted by the Swedish and Norwegian militaries in 1894 — remains a favorite among precision-oriented hunters who value moderate recoil, flat trajectory, and terminal performance on animals from 50 to 600 pounds. This load exits the muzzle at 2550 feet per second and delivers 2021 foot-pounds of energy, striking a balance between velocity retention and manageable recoil in bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered for the cartridge.
Load Profile
The Core-Lokt bullet features a tapered copper jacket electrochemically bonded to the lead core — Remington’s process ensures the jacket and core remain locked together during expansion, preserving weight and driving penetration through hide, muscle, and bone. The pointed soft point profile improves ballistic coefficient over flat-nose designs, extending effective range and reducing wind drift. Boxer-primed brass cases accept standard large rifle primers and reload cleanly; the non-corrosive primer compound and supersonic velocity rating make this load suitable for both hunting seasons and range work. Each 20-round box ships DOT-regulated due to the presence of lead and primer compounds.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser |
| Bullet weight | 140 Grains |
| Bullet type | Pointed Soft Point (Core-Lokt) |
| Muzzle velocity | 2550 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 2021 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead free | No |
| Intended use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
You’ll find additional 6.5×55 ammo options in our catalog, including match-grade and lighter-weight hunting loads if your rifle or use case calls for different ballistics.
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.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy.
- Verify current federal, state, and local ammunition laws before purchasing or transporting cartridges across jurisdictional lines.
- This ammunition contains lead; wash hands after handling and follow California Proposition 65 exposure guidelines.
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