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The PPU PP6SWS Metric Rifle 6.5x55 Swedish 139gr Soft Point Boat Tail is a well-regarded choice for hunting and target shooting, offered in boxes of 20 rounds and cases of 10 boxes. It accommodates the diverse range of military and commercial 6.5x55 rifles that have entered the U.S. market since WWII, making it suitable for shooters of both vintage and modern Swedish Mausers.
Product Features
- Cartridge: 6.5x55 Swedish
- Bullet Weight: 139 grains
- Bullet Type: Soft Point Boat Tail (SPBT) – designed for reliable expansion and enhanced ballistic performance
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Brass-cased, Boxer-primed, and non-corrosive for easy reloading and reliable performance
Performance and Ballistics
- The SPBT design offers good ballistic coefficients (BC ≈ 0.49), providing efficient flight and improved accuracy at range.
- Typical muzzle velocity is quoted around 2542 fps for the 139gr variant, although real-world chronograph results suggest about 2408 fps from most rifles.
- The round is recognized for its excellent accuracy, with test groups consistently under 1 MOA at 100 meters, making it a popular choice for both hunting and precision shooting.
- The 6.5x55 cartridge is famous for its high sectional density, resulting in reliable penetration and effective terminal performance, even on larger game like moose and deer.
User and Expert Reviews
- Shooters praise the PPU 139gr SPBT for tight groupings, clean shooting characteristics, and consistent reliability.
- The ammunition’s modest pressure makes it safe for use in older military rifles, yet it can fully realize its potential in modern, stronger-action rifles.
- Its affordability and quality brass make it particularly attractive to high-volume shooters and reloaders.
Application Suitability
- Excellent for big game hunting due to deep penetration and expansion characteristics.
- Outstanding for target shooting, thanks to low recoil, high accuracy, and good ballistic efficiency.
- Designed to work optimally in a wide variety of foreign military surplus and commercial bolt-action rifles imported to the U.S..
This PPU load is a reliable, high-quality option for classic Swedish Mausers and modern 6.5x55 rifles alike, balancing cost-effectiveness with performance for hunters and sport shooters.
| MANUFACTURER | PPU |
| CALIBER | 6.5X55 SWEDISH |