Caliber/Gauge
6.5mm
The 6.5mm/.264 inch bore has recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Several rifle manufacturers currently produce 6.5x55mm sporters, exposing a new generation of shooters to this famous old Scandinavian service and hunting cartridge. Competitive HighPower and Silhouette shooters have also shown great interest in the 6.5mm bore size.
While they are recognized around the world for record-setting accuracy, MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications. Although MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are commonly used for varmint hunting, their design will not provide the same reliable explosive expansion at equivalent velocities in varmints compared to their lightly jacketed Hornet, Blitz or Varminter counterparts.
Diameter (inches): 0.264
Weight (grains): 130 Gr.
Sectional Density: 0.266
Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: .584 @ 2350 fps and above .563 between 1860 and 2350 fps .531 @ 1860 fps and below
Box Count: 100 Bullets
While they are recognized around the world for record-setting accuracy, MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications. Although MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are commonly used for varmint hunting, their design will not provide the same reliable explosive expansion at equivalent velocities in varmints compared to their lightly jacketed Hornet, Blitz or Varminter counterparts.
Diameter (inches): 0.264
Weight (grains): 130 Gr.
Sectional Density: 0.266
Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: .584 @ 2350 fps and above .563 between 1860 and 2350 fps .531 @ 1860 fps and below
Box Count: 100 Bullets
