13 Popular 6.5mm Rifle Cartridges

By Philip Massaro

Metric bore diameters have never really been a huge success here in America; perhaps it’s our natural resistance to the metric system, or simple American pride. Nonetheless, the very nature of the 6.5mm (.260 cal.) bullets makes it a wonderful choice.

While the 6.5 Creedmoor is gobbling up the lion’s share of attention within this bore diameter, there are many other, and many older, viable choices. It has been overlooked for far too long here in the U.S., being an excellent choice for the most popular game animals here. Let’s have a look at the gamut of popular 6.5mm cartridges, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.

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   6.5×55 Swedish Mauser

Bred for war, the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser dates back to the late 19^th century, yet remains one of the finest 6.5mm cartridges on the market. Offering the capability of driving the heavy 156- and 160-grain bullets to a muzzle velocity of just over 2,500 feet per second (fps) – it makes a good choice for an all-around hunting rifle. The Swede will shine with the 140-spitzers, pushing them …Read the Rest

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