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6.5x55 Swedish Ammo 2026: Loads From Federal, Remington and Hornady

By , EditorUpdated How we verifyEditorial standards

We checked 5 current 6.5x55 Swedish loads on Federal's, Remington's and Hornady's own product pages on November 5, 2026: 3 from Federal, 1 from Remington and 1 from Hornady. The bullet weights, velocities, energy figures, test barrels and statuses below are copied from the maker pages. We don't use retailer prices or third-party ballistics. This is a comparison of popular loads from 3 makers, not every 6.5x55 Swedish load sold.

Federal and Remington loads show the usage label each maker prints on its own page, copied as written. Hornady is listed in its own table, because Hornady prints no usage label. The Cartridge column shows the name the maker page uses.

Federal and Remington loads

Figures are copied from each maker page. The usage label is the maker’s own wording.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker usage labelMaker status (Nov. 5)
Federal Fusion Rifle6.5x55 SwedishF6555FS1140 gr Fusion Soft Point2,530 fps1,990 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Big GameCheck With Your Local Ammo
Federal Fusion Rifle6.5x55 SwedishF6555FS2156 gr Fusion Soft Point2,500 fps2,165 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Big GameAvailable
Federal Power-Shok Rifle6.5x55 Swedish6555B140 gr Jacketed Soft Point2,650 fps2,183 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Big GameCurrently Unavailable
Remington Core-Lokt6.5x55 Swedish29140140 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt2,550 fps2,021 ft-lbNot listed on maker page20Big GameCurrently Unavailable

Hornady loads

Hornady's pages show no usage label and no stock status on our capture, so these loads are listed by product line, the Superformance line. Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures from each page's ballistics table, and the test barrel is the one the table names.

LoadCartridgeItem #BulletMuzzle velocityMuzzle energyTest barrelBoxMaker status (Nov. 5)
Hornady Superformance6.5x5585507140 gr SST® Superformance®2,735 fps2,325 ft-lb24 in20Not listed on maker page

Velocity and energy are the muzzle figures in each maker's ballistics table. Test barrel is the length the maker lists. "Box" is the round count per box. Status is the maker's own wording on its product page, and it changes daily. All pages checked November 5, 2026.

Which bullet weight? What the makers' numbers show

Loads in our tables run from 140 gr to 156 gr. The lightest are 4 loads, including Federal Power-Shok Rifle 140 gr (6555B) and Federal Fusion Rifle 140 gr (F6555FS1), and the heaviest is Federal Fusion Rifle 156 gr (F6555FS2). The fastest listed muzzle velocity is 2,735 fps, Hornady Superformance 140 gr (85507), tested on a 24 in barrel. The highest listed muzzle energy is 2,325 ft-lb, Hornady Superformance 140 gr (85507), tested on a 24 in barrel. Because test barrels differ or are not listed, compare across makers with care.

The makers label loads for game or for target use. They don't tell you one weight is right for a species. The right choice depends on bullet construction, range and your state's rules. Check your state hunting rules and your state wildlife agency before you buy.

Barrel length matters: the test barrels

Muzzle velocity depends on barrel length, so compare loads tested on the same barrel. Of the 5 loads, 4 list no test barrel, 1 list 24 in. The loads with no test barrel are from Federal and Remington. A rifle with a shorter barrel than the maker's test barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box. SAAMI's test barrel for the 6.5x55 Swedish is 24 in.

No barrel-length-velocity page exists yet for the 6.5x55 Swedish, and we have not charted one. Our barrel length vs velocity data covers other cartridges, so do not read those numbers as 6.5x55 Swedish data.

6.5x55 Swedish: what SAAMI lists

SAAMI lists the cartridge as "6.5X55 SWEDISH [6.5X55]" in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4, its centerfire rifle standard (approved Feb. 10, 2025). The cartridge drawing was issued 07/28/1993 and revised 12/03/2021. SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 51,000 psi, measured by transducer (the table shows 510 in psi/100). SAAMI also lists a crusher maximum average pressure of 46,000 CUP (the table shows 460 in CUP/100). Cartridge overall length runs from 2.755 in minimum to 2.955 in maximum. Case length is 2.165 in (−.020). The drawing shows 4 grooves and a twist of 1 in 8.00 in, right-hand (marked optional). Bullet, bore and groove diameters are Not yet verified, because the PDF text does not pair each figure with its label clearly. SAAMI reference velocities are Not yet verified, because the PDF text does not clearly pair each bullet weight with its velocity. Read the standard at the SAAMI Z299.4 PDF. The 6.5x55 Swedish MAP row is also on our SAAMI maximum average pressure table (Z299.4, 51,000 psi / 510 psi/100). Check any 6.5x55 load against your rifle’s markings and a gunsmith before shooting it in an older military rifle.

SAAMI says all standard rifle test barrels are 24 in long and that exterior ballistic data for centerfire rifle cartridges is based on that length. Its listed exceptions (7.62x39, 277 Sig Fury, 30 Carbine, 300 AAC Blackout, 300 HAM'R, 350 Legend, 350 Remington Magnum, 360 Buckhammer, 400 Legend and 44 Remington Magnum) do not include the 6.5x55 Swedish, so SAAMI measures it on a 24 in barrel.

Not yet verified

These makers and loads are not in the tables.

Rifles for 6.5x55 Swedish

The 6.5x55 Swedish is a rifle cartridge, and the loads in the tables run from 140 gr to 156 gr. See also new rifle releases and the new hunting rifles of 2026.

Where to buy

We link only to maker pages, listed in the sources below. Federal and Remington show availability on their own product pages. Hornady's pages show none on our capture. We don't track retailer stock or prices. Before you order, check your state's ammunition rules, because some states require a background check or restrict shipping.

For more ammo, see 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, 6.5 Grendel ammo, 6.5 PRC ammo, .260 Remington ammo, .270 Win ammo, 7mm-08 Remington ammo, .308 Win ammo, 8mm Mauser (8x57) ammo, the SAAMI maximum average pressure table, the barrel length vs velocity data, new ammo for 2026 and all ammo releases.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for 6.5x55 Swedish?
SAAMI lists a maximum average pressure of 51,000 psi for 6.5x55 Swedish, measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 (the table shows 510 in psi/100).
What grain is 6.5x55 Swedish ammo?
In our tables the bullets run from 140 gr to 156 gr. Check your firearm maker's manual for what your rifle is set up to shoot.
How fast is 6.5x55 Swedish ammo?
In our tables, listed muzzle velocities run from 2,500 fps to 2,735 fps, and muzzle energies from 1,990 ft-lb to 2,325 ft-lb. Test barrels vary, and some maker pages list none. See the test barrel section of this guide.
What does test barrel mean?
It is the barrel length the maker used to measure the listed velocity. A shorter barrel will likely give lower velocities than the box.
Do you list prices or stock for 6.5x55 Swedish ammo?
No. We link only to maker pages. Where a maker page shows a status, such as "Available" or "Currently Unavailable," we copy it as of Nov. 5, 2026. Hornady's pages show none.

Sources

  1. Federal: Federal Fusion Rifle 6.5x55 Swedish 140 gr Fusion Soft Point, item F6555FS1 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  2. Federal: Federal Fusion Rifle 6.5x55 Swedish 156 gr Fusion Soft Point, item F6555FS2 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  3. Federal: Federal Power-Shok Rifle 6.5x55 Swedish 140 gr Jacketed Soft Point, item 6555B (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  4. Remington: Remington Core-Lokt 6.5x55 Swedish 140 gr Pointed Soft Point Core Lokt, item 29140 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  5. Hornady: Hornady Superformance 6.5x55 Swedish 140 gr SST® Superformance®, item 85507 (checked Nov. 5, 2026)
  6. SAAMI: ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4 centerfire rifle standard, 6.5x55 Swedish drawing (checked Nov. 5, 2026)

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