Norma 6.5x55SE 140gr Tipstrike

Norma 6.5x55SE 140gr Tipstrike

Contrary to common belief the 6,5x55 was not developed by Mauser, but was constructed by a joint Norwegian and Swedish military commission and introduced as the standard military cartridge in both countries in 1894. It has proven itself an extremely effective all-round cartridge ever since. More than a hundred years after its introduction it is still the standard round for competition shooting and one of the most popular hunting cartridges in all the three Scandinavian countries. Having downed a dozen moose, more than 50 caribou and three times as many roe deer with the 6,5x55 it remains my all time favourite choice for mixed European hunting.

The roe is the most common deer in Europe. It only weighs up around 70 pounds and a 140 grain bullet with a moderate load is a very good choice for instant kill with minimum meat damage. The same goes for whitetails and caribou too, although the velocity here can safely be raised if a flatter trajectory is wanted. For moose the most popular choice is the heavier bullets (140 - 160 grains) at maximum velocity. Grouse and capercaillies are shot at ranges often exceeding 200 yards and here a 100 - 120 grain bullet is preferable in order to get the flattest possible trajectory.

Specification 

Weight: 9.1g/140gr

Ballistic coefficient: G1 0.428

Velocity: V0 2592 f/s, V100 2386 f/s, V200 2190 f/s, V300 2003 f/s

Energy: E0 2088 ft.-lb, E100 1770 ft.-lb, E200 1491 ft.-lb, E300 1247 ft.-lb

Wind: 100yds 0.9 in, 200yds 3.6 in, 300yds 8.4 in