6.5×55 Swedish / 7.8 g (120 gr) TRX

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 7.8 g (120 gr) TRX

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m
100	0 mm	-121 mm	-441 mm
172 GEE	40 mm	-41 mm	-321 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m
843 m/s	771 m/s	702 m/s	638 m/s	462 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m
2772 J	2318 J	1925 J	1586 J	834 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m
0 mm	22 mm	91 mm	214 mm	1000 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 510 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd
100	0 in	-4 in	-14 in
188 PBR	2 in	-1 in	-9 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd
2766 fps	2549 fps	2343 fps	2146 fps	1610 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd
2045 ft.-lbs.	1737 ft.-lbs.	1466 ft.-lbs.	1230 ft.-lbs.	692 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd
0 in	1 in	3 in	7 in	32 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 20 in

Introducing, the new 6.5×55 SE TRX® hunting cartridge by Lapua

The 6.5×55 SE is one of the most popular all-around ammo in the world for both target shooters and hunters. The 6.5×55 Swedish cartridge is especially popular in the Scandinavian countries, and has always been a favorite hunting round in long-range field shooting disciplines.

Loaded with Lapua’s new TRX solid-copper 120 grain bullet, this expanding hunting cartridge offers exceptional ballistics and devastating terminal performance. The new polymer tip design of the Lapua TRX delivers pinpoint precision with a high BC, controlled expansion, unmatched weight retention and energy transfer.

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6.5 × 55 SE / 9.3 g (144 grains) MaxRT OTM Cartridge

August 6, 2026

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6.5 × 55 SE / 9.3 g (144 grains) MaxRT OTM Cartridge

835 m/s (2740 fps)
6.5×55 Swedish
9.3 g (144 gr)

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Product code4316041

Caliber6.5×55 Swedish

Bullet codeGB582

Bullet weight9.3 g (144 gr)

Bullet typeOpen Tip Match

Bullet nameMaxRange Target

Muzzle velocity835 m/s (2740 fps)

BC G10.670

BC G70.335

Recommended twist rate1-8.5”

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
100	0 mm	-113 mm	-402 mm	-2574 mm	-5424 mm	-9806 mm
300	134 mm	167 mm	0 mm	-1770 mm	-4352 mm	-8465 mm
600	429 mm	746 mm	885 mm	0 mm	-1992 mm	-6817 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
835 m/s	789 m/s	745 m/s	702 m/s	582 m/s	508 m/s	439 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
3242 J	2897 J	2580 J	2291 J	1575 J	1201 J	895 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
0 mm	14 mm	56 mm	131 mm	571 mm	1084 mm	1820 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
100	0 in	-3 in	-12 in	-81 in	-170 in	-304 in
300	4 in	5 in	0 in	-56 in	-137 in	-269 in
600	14 in	24 in	28 in	0 in	-62 in	-170 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2740 fps	2603 fps	2469 fps	2339 fps	1974 fps	1749 fps	1536 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2391 ft.-lbs.	2158 ft.-lbs.	1942 ft.-lbs.	1743 ft.-lbs.	1242 ft.-lbs.	975 ft.-lbs.	752 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
0 in	0 in	2 in	4 in	19 in	35 in	58 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

6.5×55 SE GB582 9,3 g / 144 gr OTM MaxRT Cartridge

Loaded with Lapua’s 6,5 mm GB582 9,3 g / 144 gr MaxRange Target bullet, this high BC cartridge offers a streamlined trajectory, and improved stability for extended distances with pinpoint precision of unmatched long-range performance.

The new open-tipped MaxRT bullet and Lapua’s factory loaded cartridge expand Lapua’s already extensive 6.5×55 SE product range to even longer shooting distances and offer sports shooters something that has not yet been available on the market. The 6.5×55 SE is one of the most popular all-around ammo in the world for target shooters. The 6.5×55 Swedish cartridge is especially popular in the Scandinavian countries, including traditional long-range field shooting disciplines.

Did you know? Our free-of-charge ballistic calculator Lapua Ballistics® app already includes flight trajectory information for the MaxRT products – try it out and you will definitely hit your target, every time!

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6.5×55 Swedish / 9.1 g (140 gr) Naturalis

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 9.1 g (140 gr) Naturalis

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m
100	0 mm	-181 mm
152 GEE	40 mm	-102 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m
800 m/s	664 m/s	546 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m
2912 J	2005 J	1357 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m
0 mm	50 mm	108 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 600 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd
100	0 in	-6 in
164 PBR	2 in	-3 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd
2625 fps	2209 fps	1847 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd
2148 ft.-lbs.	1522 ft.-lbs.	1064 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd
0 in	2 in	4 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

Accurate and versatile – the 6.5×55 SE cartridge

The 6.5×55 SE is one of the most popular all-around ammo in the world for both target shooters and hunters. Lapua’s 6.5×55 SE cartridge is especially popular in the Scandinavian countries, including long-range field shooting disciplines. This round delivers a flatter trajectory and excellent ballistics. Though traditionally most used at longer ranges, the 6.5×55 SE cartridge is today extremely popular in competitions from 100 to 800 meters. It is one of the most commonly used rounds in Scandinavian moose hunting. Practically all rifle manufacturers offer the 6.5×55 SE, and the current bullet technology and selection make it a great universal choice for all types of Scandinavian hunting possibilities from grouse to moose.

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6.5×55 Swedish / 8.0 g (123 gr) Scenar

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 8.0 g (123 gr) Scenar

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
100	0 mm	-92 mm	-336 mm	-2245 mm	-4877 mm	-9129 mm
300	112 mm	132 mm	0 mm	-1574 mm	-3982 mm	-8010 mm
600	374 mm	657 mm	787 mm	0 mm	-1884 mm	-5387 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
920 m/s	860 m/s	802 m/s	745 m/s	588 m/s	495 m/s	409 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
3386 J	2961 J	2575 J	2223 J	1384 J	979 J	670 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
0 mm	14 mm	59 mm	137 mm	624 mm	1212 mm	2086 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
100	0 in	-3 in	-10 in	-70 in	-151 in	-280 in
300	3 in	4 in	0 in	-49 in	-124 in	-245 in
600	12 in	21 in	25 in	0 in	-58 in	-163 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
3015 fps	2836 fps	2661 fps	2490 fps	2010 fps	1722 fps	1457 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2492 ft.-lbs.	2204 ft.-lbs.	1941 ft.-lbs.	1699 ft.-lbs.	1108 ft.-lbs.	813 ft.-lbs.	582 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
0 in	0 in	2 in	4 in	20 in	38 in	65 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

The 6.5×55 SE cartridge factory-loaded with the Scenar Open Tip Match bullet

The 6.5×55 SE is one of the most popular all-around ammo in the world for both target shooters and hunters. Lapua’s 6.5×55 SE cartridge is especially popular in the Scandinavian countries, including long-range field shooting disciplines. This round delivers a flatter trajectory and excellent ballistics. Though traditionally most used at longer ranges, the 6.5×55 SE cartridge is today extremely popular in competitions from 100 to 800 meters / yards. This cartridge is loaded with our Open Tip Match projectile Scenar, with a bullet weight of 123 grains (8 grams) and an impressive muzzle velocity of 3015 fps or 920 m/s. We have two versions of this 6.5×55 SE cartridge with this GB489 bullet, for the version with the slightly lower muzzle velocity, see the other version here.

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6.5×55 Swedish / 8.8 g (136 gr) Scenar-L

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 8.8 g (136 gr) Scenar-L

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
100	0 mm	-130 mm	-458 mm	-2982 mm	-6453 mm	-12042 mm
300	153 mm	175 mm	0 mm	-2067 mm	-5232 mm	-10516 mm
600	497 mm	864 mm	1033 mm	0 mm	-2476 mm	-7071 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
815 m/s	760 m/s	706 m/s	654 m/s	514 m/s	433 m/s	363 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
2923 J	2541 J	2194 J	1883 J	1161 J	824 J	580 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
0 mm	17 mm	69 mm	163 mm	737 mm	1420 mm	2408 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
100	0 in	-4 in	-14 in	-93 in	-200 in	-369 in
300	5 in	6 in	0 in	-65 in	-162 in	-321 in
600	16 in	27 in	32 in	0 in	-76 in	-213 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2674 fps	2509 fps	2347 fps	2190 fps	1759 fps	1506 fps	1285 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2156 ft.-lbs.	1897 ft.-lbs.	1660 ft.-lbs.	1445 ft.-lbs.	933 ft.-lbs.	684 ft.-lbs.	498 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
0 in	1 in	2 in	5 in	24 in	45 in	76 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

The 6.5×55 SE cartridge factory-loaded with the 8.8 g (136 gr) Scenar-L

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6.5×55 Swedish / 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m
100	0 mm	-127 mm	-452 mm	-3039 mm	-6744 mm
300	151 mm	174 mm	0 mm	-2135 mm	-5538 mm
600	506 mm	886 mm	1067 mm	0 mm	-2692 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m
830 m/s	767 m/s	705 m/s	647 m/s	487 m/s	397 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m
2687 J	2294 J	1941 J	1630 J	926 J	614 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m
0 mm	19 mm	78 mm	184 mm	851 mm	1672 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd
100	0 in	-4 in	-14 in	-94 in	-207 in
300	5 in	5 in	0 in	-66 in	-170 in
600	16 in	28 in	33 in	0 in	-81 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd
2723 fps	2534 fps	2348 fps	2170 fps	1681 fps	1399 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd
1981 ft.-lbs.	1715 ft.-lbs.	1474 ft.-lbs.	1258 ft.-lbs.	755 ft.-lbs.	523 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd
0 in	1 in	3 in	6 in	27 in	53 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

The 6.5×55 SE cartridge with the 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L bullet (OTM)

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6.5×55 Swedish / 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L

Trajectory data Product description

Lapua 4316039-6.5x55-SE-cartridge-Scenar-L-GB547

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
100	0 mm	-95 mm	-346 mm	-2359 mm	-5217 mm	-9974 mm
300	115 mm	136 mm	0 mm	-1667 mm	-4293 mm	-8820 mm
600	393 mm	692 mm	833 mm	0 mm	-2071 mm	-6041 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
920 m/s	855 m/s	791 m/s	729 m/s	557 m/s	458 m/s	371 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
3301 J	2849 J	2441 J	2072 J	1211 J	819 J	538 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
0 mm	16 mm	65 mm	154 mm	711 mm	1397 mm	2422 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
100	0 in	-3 in	-11 in	-73 in	-160 in	-302 in
300	4 in	4 in	0 in	-52 in	-132 in	-267 in
600	12 in	22 in	26 in	0 in	-63 in	-180 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
3018 fps	2822 fps	2631 fps	2443 fps	1919 fps	1609 fps	1335 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2434 ft.-lbs.	2128 ft.-lbs.	1849 ft.-lbs.	1595 ft.-lbs.	984 ft.-lbs.	692 ft.-lbs.	476 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
0 in	1 in	2 in	5 in	23 in	44 in	76 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

The 6.5×55 SE cartridge loaded with the 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L

We have two versions of this 6.5×55 SE cartridge with the 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L bullet, this one has a slightly higher muzzle velocity of 920 m/s (3018 fps). See the other version here.

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6.5×55 Swedish / 10.1 g (156 gr) Mega

August 6, 2026

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6.5×55 Swedish / 10.1 g (156 gr) Mega

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m
100	0 mm	-159 mm	-566 mm
156 GEE	39 mm	-80 mm	-446 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m
780 m/s	704 m/s	633 m/s	566 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m
3072 J	2505 J	2022 J	1616 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m
0 mm	26 mm	110 mm	261 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd
100	0 in	-5 in	-17 in
171 PBR	2 in	-2 in	-13 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd
2560 fps	2332 fps	2116 fps	1912 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd
2254 ft.-lbs.	1871 ft.-lbs.	1540 ft.-lbs.	1257 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd
0 in	1 in	4 in	8 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 24 in

The 6.5×55 SE cartridge loaded with the 10.1 g (156 gr) Mega soft point hunting projectile

The 6.5×55 SE is one of the most popular all-around ammo in the world for both target shooters and hunters. Lapua’s 6.5×55 SE cartridge is especially popular in the Scandinavian countries, including long-range field shooting disciplines. This round delivers a flatter trajectory and excellent ballistics. It is one of the most commonly used rounds in Scandinavian moose hunting. Practically all rifle manufacturers offer the 6.5×55 SE, and the current bullet technology and selection make it a great universal choice for all types of Scandinavian hunting possibilities from grouse to moose.

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6.5×55 Swedish / 9.0 g (139 gr) Scenar

August 6, 2026

Target

6.5×55 Swedish / 9.0 g (139 gr) Scenar

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
100	0 mm	-134 mm	-467 mm	-2991 mm	-6395 mm	-11802 mm
300	156 mm	178 mm	0 mm	-2056 mm	-5149 mm	-10244 mm
600	498 mm	863 mm	1028 mm	0 mm	-2407 mm	-6817 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
800 m/s	749 m/s	700 m/s	653 m/s	523 m/s	445 m/s	372 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
2880 J	2527 J	2207 J	1921 J	1231 J	890 J	623 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
0 mm	16 mm	65 mm	152 mm	680 mm	1311 mm	2238 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
100	0 in	-4 in	-15 in	-94 in	-200 in	-365 in
300	5 in	5 in	0 in	-62 in	-152 in	-298 in
600	16 in	27 in	33 in	0 in	-74 in	-208 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2625 fps	2473 fps	2325 fps	2183 fps	1786 fps	1545 fps	1332 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2125 ft.-lbs.	1886 ft.-lbs.	1667 ft.-lbs.	1469 ft.-lbs.	983 ft.-lbs.	736 ft.-lbs.	547 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
0 in	1 in	2 in	5 in	23 in	44 in	71 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

Accurate and versatile – the 6.5×55 SE cartridge with the 9.0 g (139 gr) Scenar Open Tip Match projectile

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6.5×55 Swedish / 7.0 g (108 gr) Scenar

August 6, 2026

Target

6.5×55 Swedish / 7.0 g (108 gr) Scenar

Trajectory data Product description

Product information

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
100	0 mm	-101 mm	-368 mm	-2523 mm	-5618 mm	-10865 mm
300	123 mm	145 mm	0 mm	-1786 mm	-4636 mm	-9637 mm
600	420 mm	740 mm	893 mm	0 mm	-2254 mm	-6659 mm

Velocity

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
900 m/s	833 m/s	767 m/s	703 m/s	532 m/s	431 m/s	341 m/s

Energy

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
2835 J	2426 J	2059 J	1732 J	989 J	650 J	407 J

Crosswind drift

0 m	100 m	200 m	300 m	600 m	800 m	1000 m
0 mm	17 mm	71 mm	167 mm	773 mm	1529 mm	2690 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 740 mm

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Trajectory

Sight-in	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
100	0 in	-3 in	-11 in	-78 in	-173 in	-328 in
300	4 in	5 in	0 in	-56 in	-142 in	-290 in
600	13 in	23 in	28 in	0 in	-68 in	-197 in

Velocity

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2950 fps	2748 fps	2550 fps	2358 fps	1832 fps	1521 fps	1238 fps

Energy

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
2087 ft.-lbs.	1811 ft.-lbs.	1560 ft.-lbs.	1333 ft.-lbs.	805 ft.-lbs.	555 ft.-lbs.	367 ft.-lbs.

Crosswind drift

0 yd	100 yd	200 yd	300 yd	600 yd	800 yd	1000 yd
0 in	1 in	2 in	5 in	25 in	48 in	83 in

Crosswind is 4 m/s.

Test barrel length: 29 in

Accurate and versatile – the 6.5×55 SE cartridge loaded with the 7.0 g (108 gr) Scenar projectile

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