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6.5x55
6.5 × 55 mm Swedish, also known simply as 6.5×55mm, or in its native military as 6,5 mm patron m/94 (6,5 mm ptr m/94), meaning "6.5 mm cartridge model 1894", is a first-generation smokeless powder rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge. It was introduced in the 1890s, and is still one of the most common cartridges in modern rifles built for the Scandinavian market today. The cartridge was developed in a joint Norwegian and Swedish effort starting in 1891 for use in the new service rifles then under consideration by the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. In 1893, the cartridge was standardized and adopted under the name 6.5×55mm to facilitate logistical cooperation between Norway and Sweden. The two nations had independent armies and consequently the normal procedure at the time was for their respective governments to use the same ammunition and then purchase small arms of their choice. Norway adopted the Krag–Jørgensen M/1894 rifle, while Sweden adopted the Mauser m/1896 rifle design that was based on a Mauser service rifle designed around the 7×57mm Mauser cartridge.
The 6.5×55mm cartridge has a smaller bullet diameter and lower free recoil than other full-power service rifle cartridges like the 8×57mm, .30-06 Springfield and 7.62×51mm NATO. Thanks in part to its relatively roomy case which was designed for loading long, heavy 6.7 mm bullets, and a 12.2 mm (0.480 in) diameter bolt face, it has proven more successful than other first-generation smokeless-powder military cartridges of similar bullet calibers, such as the 6×60mm US Navy, 6.5×54mm Mannlicher–Schönauer, 6.5×53mmR Dutch Mannlicher, 6.5×52mm Carcano and 6.5×50mm Arisaka.
While the original and colloquial cartridge name is 6.5×55mm, there are some variations in chamberings. In addition to the original 1890s specification, three modern chambering and ammunition pressure variations also exist.
6.5 × 55 SE is the European C.I.P. designation with SE being the Swedish two-letter ISO country code.
6.5×55 Swedish is the American SAAMI designation (official SAAMI abbreviation 6.5×55).
6.5 × 55 SKAN is the Scandinavian designation used by the Scandinavian shooting associations DFS, DGI and SvSF.Other common but unofficial names for this cartridge include 6.5×55mm Swedish Mauser, and less commonly 6.5×55mm Mauser, 6.5×55mm Krag or 6.5×55mm Norwegian Krag. The book Cartridge Cases refers to the cartridge as 6,5x55 Norway & Sweden.
Here is another firearm from a local estate. (I’m posting up quite a few this week)
No trades
$390
Little mark on the barrel is a tape tag with the price.
This rifle has a very low round count. Its chambered in the desirable 6.5x55 Swede
Barrel/bore is in great shape, it’s perfect.
Has...
Selling a new in the box CZ 557 carbine chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser. Walnut stock, 20" barrel, adjustable iron sights, hinged floor plate, never fired. Includes Talley 1" rings.
$475 in the Portland area.
No trades, buyer to pay transfer.
Looking to trade new 6.5x55 or .270 Win. brass for 100-300 new Winchester or Remington .25-06 brass. If you are interested please send a pm for details.
If you don't need the new brass I have listed as trade options but have some new .25-06 brass available that you would want to sell please pm...
GONE. Selling my toy. Shoots better than me. It is a Savage 111 action with a Northland nut and lug. Has a Mcgowen barrel in a 6.5x55 Swede. Timney trigger. Mcree G7 chassis. Comes with a Harris bipod. 4 steel AICS mags. Scope is a SWFA SS 3X15X42 FFP. Has Warne rings. Around a...
WTS: 1915 Carl Gustaf 96/38, 6.5x55 caliber Swedish Mauser bolt-action rifle.
Rifle has threaded barrel, metal butt plate, hardwood stock and blue metal finish, and sling.
In very good condition with no cracks in the wood, tight action and clean bore.
Has discreet import marks on barrel as...
this is a original FN mauser96 in 6.5x55 caliber. works great and the riflings are great, old weaver 2,5 scope that works fine, $350 or trade for other guns,,,pat at 1360-823-3719 SOLD
Clean bore, shoots well. Tall Weaver rings.
Simmons 6-24x50 AO scope
Some one did custom engraving on the right Side of the buttstock
Looking to sell $255 or trade for:
O/U 12 guage/20 guage
Nice pump 12/20guage
(prefer 12 for these)
PM
Matt
Bought this a few months ago and only put maybe 5 rounds thru to "try". Great rifle and caliber, just not going hunting. Priced low for basically new rifle because only willing to sell in Roseburg. $450.00 plus Ffl fee. Have some ammo and reloading dies if interested in rifle that we can discuss.
Federal Premium ammo for 6.5x55 nickel plated cases, 140 gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw Bullets, factory moly coated premium bullets. If one was to attempt an elk with a 6.5x55 Swede, this is the factory load to use. 3 boxes available, $30 per box, or $80 for all 3. Consider trade for 9mm...
I have a 1917 Carl Gustav Mauser that has been sporterized and has had the rear ladder site replaced with a Redfield receiver peep site. Good rifling and bore is clean. Asking $400 or trade for an SKS and some ammo or a Marlin lever action 45/70 or .44 Magnum
Starting a target rifle build. I settled pretty quick on 6.5x55 since it's a good caliber for range and accuracy, and more importantly, I have a ton of brass for it as a result of my love affair with my Swedish Mauser. Since it lets me do some of the work myself, and thus save some gunsmith...
SOLD! Time to let go of the Swede. The 6.5X55 Rugers are getting harder to find. She's accounted for more than a few hogs and whitetails while living in Texas. Glass bedded and trigger worked over, a very comfortable shooter. Her stock took a couple of shots when the bedding job got bound...