6.5x55mm Swedish Ammunition

Buying 6.5x55mm Swedish Ammunition in Australia

Magnum Sports lists nearly 30 lines of 6.5x55 Swedish ammunition, and 20 are available today. Norma has the biggest range, followed by Sellier & Bellot, Sako, Hornady, Winchester and Geco. Developed for the Swedish military in the 1890s, the 6.5x55 is respected for mild recoil and good penetration with long bullets. Australian hunters use it on fallow deer, goats and pigs, and it remains a well-liked target cartridge.

Under NSW law, a dealer may sell 6.5x55 ammunition only to a person holding a licence or permit for a firearm of that calibre, and we sight the licence when you collect. Ammunition is never posted or couriered; every order is picked up from our Roseville Chase store. You can order online to have it put aside.

Boxed hunting loads start at $56 for Sellier & Bellot 131gr SP, the middle of the range is about $102, and target loads such as Norma Golden Target and Geco Target HPBT cost $148 to $180. A bulk lot of military-surplus Swedish ammunition is also listed at $1,200.

  • Prices6.5x55 boxes from $56 to $180, typically about $102.
  • AvailabilityAbout 20 of the listed 6.5x55 loads are available for in-store collection now; the rest are special order, so enquire with Magnum Sports.
  • DealerMagnum Sports, 19 Babbage Road, Roseville Chase NSW — NSW Firearms Dealer Licence 413159984 — (02) 9882 2689

For deer and pigs, the Norma Oryx, Vulkan and Whitetail 156gr loads and the Sako 156gr Hammerhead are traditional heavy-for-calibre choices. If you want a lead-free option, Norma Ecostrike 120gr is available. Budget practice is covered by the Sellier & Bellot 131gr and 140gr soft points and FMJ, while target shooters should compare the Norma Golden Target 130gr and 143gr with the Geco 130gr Target HPBT.

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      3 products
      S&B Sellier & Bellot 6.5x55 SE 140 grain FMJ Ammo 50 rd
      S&B Sellier & Bellot 6.5x55 SE 140 grain FMJ Ammo 50 rd
      Sellier & Bellot
      $101.00
      MILSURP Swedish 6.5x55 Ammunition
      Magnum Sports
      $1,200.00
      Winchester Power Point 6.5X55 Swedish 140gr SP
      Winchester Power Point 6.5X55 Swedish 140gr SP
      Winchester Power Point 6.5X55 Swedish 140gr SP (20rnd)
      Winchester
      $99.95

      Common questions

      Do I need a licence to buy 6.5x55 ammunition in NSW?
      Yes. It can only be sold to a holder of a licence or permit for a 6.5x55 firearm, and we sight it at the counter.
      Is 6.5x55 good for deer?
      It is a long-standing deer cartridge in Australia, especially for fallow, thanks to its long, heavy bullets and modest recoil. Use a proper expanding hunting bullet such as Oryx or Hammerhead.
      Can 6.5x55 ammunition be posted to me?
      No. All ammunition is collection only from the Roseville Chase store. Order online and we will hold it for you.
      Which 6.5x55 loads are in stock?
      About 20, including Sellier & Bellot 131gr and 140gr SP, Norma Oryx, Vulkan and Tipstrike, Sako Hammerhead and Norma Golden Target.
      How much is 6.5x55 ammunition?
      Hunting boxes start at $56 and target loads run to $180, with a typical box around $102.

      Answers written by the licensed dealers at Magnum Sports, Roseville Chase NSW. Last reviewed October 2026. Firearms law differs by state; check with your state registry before you buy.