6.5x55mm Swedish Rifles

Buying 6.5x55mm Swedish Rifles in Australia

Magnum Sports lists 37 rifles in 6.5x55 Swedish, and 21 can be ordered today. Tikka, Sauer and Sako lead the range, with Mauser, Blaser, Roessler Waffen and Bergara also listed. The 6.5x55 is a long-established European cartridge known for mild recoil and good penetration with long, heavy-for-calibre bullets. In Australia it is a favourite for fallow deer, pigs and goats, and it remains popular with target shooters.

Centrefire bolt-action and single-shot rifles in 6.5x55 are Category B in NSW. To buy one you need a current NSW licence for that category plus a Permit to Acquire for each rifle; since 1 July 2026 a PTA is only issued once you show you meet the safe-storage requirements, and new and renewed licences are capped at two years. If you live outside NSW, order online and Magnum Sports will transfer the rifle dealer to dealer to your nominated licensed dealer for $65 freight, or $85 to WA.

The Mauser M18 opens the range at about $1,519. A typical 6.5x55 rifle costs around $3,300, where Sauer 101 and Sako 90 Bavarian models sit, and the in-stock range tops out at $7,999 with the Sako 90 Quest. Special-order European rifles such as the Blaser K95 Stradivari reach about $22,823.

  • Prices6.5x55 rifles from $1,519 to $22,823; in-stock rifles run $1,519–$7,999.
  • Availability21 of the 37 listed 6.5x55 rifles are available today; the other 16, including the Blaser models, 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 a value deer rifle, the Mauser M18 and Sauer 100 Classic are the most affordable in-stock options, and the Tikka T3x Hunter and T3x Lite are the common step up. Hunters wanting a premium walnut or lightweight rifle should compare the Sako 90 Bavarian, Finnlight and Adventure, all in stock. The Tikka T3x Varmint Synthetic Stainless suits shooters who spend more time on the bench or at the range.

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      36 products
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Tikka T3x Super Varmint 2-Stage Trigger
      Tikka T3x Super Varmint 2-Stage Trigger
      Tikka
      $3,299.00
      Mauser M18
      Mauser M18
      Mauser M18
      Mauser
      $1,519.00
      Clearance
      Sale
      Tikka T3x Varmint Synthetic Stainless
      Tikka T3x Varmint Synthetic Stainless
      Tikka
      $2,533.00 from $2,322.00 Save $211.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Tikka T3x Lite Stainless
      Tikka T3x Lite Stainless
      Tikka
      from $1,979.00
      Sako 90 Hunter
      Sako 90 Hunter
      Sako 90 Hunter
      Sako
      from $3,799.00
      Sale
      Sauer 100 Classic
      Sauer 100 Classic
      Sauer
      $1,864.00 from $1,694.00 Save $170.00
      Sale
      Sako 90 Adventure
      Sako 90 Adventure
      Sako 90 Adventure
      Sako
      $5,599.00 from $4,711.00 Save $888.00
      Tikka T3x Lite
      Tikka T3x Lite
      Tikka
      from $1,799.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Tikka T3x Varmint
      Tikka T3x Varmint
      Tikka
      from $2,359.00
      Tikka T3x Hunter
      Tikka T3x Hunter
      Tikka
      from $2,199.00
      Sako 90 Peak
      Sako 90 Peak
      Sako 90 Peak
      Sako
      from $6,899.00
      Sako 90 Finnlight
      Sako 90 Finnlight
      Sako
      $3,799.00
      Clearance
      Sale
      Sako 90 Bavarian
      Sako 90 Bavarian
      Sako 90 Bavarian
      Sako
      $3,699.00 from $3,402.00 Save $297.00
      Tikka T3x Hunter Stainless Fluted
      Tikka T3x Hunter Stainless Fluted
      Tikka
      from $2,519.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Sauer 505 Syncro XTC Carbon Adjustable
      Sauer 505 Syncro XTC Carbon Adjustable
      Sauer 505 Syncro XTC Carbon Adjustable
      Sauer
      $9,964.00 $9,058.00 Save $906.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Sauer 505 ErgoLux Black Polymer Standard
      Sauer 505 ErgoLux Black Polymer Standard
      Sauer 505 ErgoLux Black Polymer Standard
      Sauer
      $5,208.00 $4,734.00 Save $474.00
      Sale
      Mauser M12 Extreme
      Mauser M12 Extreme
      Mauser
      $4,144.00 $3,767.00 Save $377.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Sauer 404 Elegance
      Sauer 404 Elegance
      Sauer
      $10,255.00 from $9,322.00 Save $933.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Sauer 101 Select
      Sauer 101 Select
      Sauer
      $4,352.00 $3,956.00 Save $396.00
      Sale
      Sauer 101 Classic XT
      Sauer 101 Classic XT
      Sauer
      $3,361.00 from $3,055.00 Save $306.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Sauer 101 Classic
      Sauer 101 Classic
      Sauer
      $3,806.00 $3,460.00 Save $346.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Sauer 100 Fieldshoot
      Sauer 100 Fieldshoot
      Sauer
      $3,346.00 $3,041.00 Save $305.00
      Sale
      Sauer 100 Classic XT
      Sauer 100 Classic XT
      Sauer
      $1,693.00 from $1,539.00 Save $154.00
      Sale
      Mauser M18 Feldjagd
      Mauser M18 Feldjagd
      Mauser
      $2,315.00 from $2,104.00 Save $211.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Mauser M12 Pure
      Mauser M12 Pure
      Mauser
      $4,939.00 from $4,490.00 Save $449.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Mauser M12 Big Max
      Mauser M12 Big Max
      Mauser
      $5,760.00 $5,236.00 Save $524.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Blaser K95 Stradivari
      Blaser K95 Stradivari
      Blaser
      $25,106.00 $22,823.00 Save $2,283.00
      Out of stock at suppliers
      Blaser K95
      Blaser K95
      Blaser
      $9,096.00 from $8,269.00 Save $827.00

      Common questions

      Is the 6.5x55 Swedish good for deer in Australia?
      Yes. It is widely used on fallow deer, pigs and goats, and its mild recoil makes it easy to shoot accurately.
      What licence do I need for a 6.5x55 rifle?
      In NSW, a Category B licence plus a Permit to Acquire for the rifle. The PTA is only issued once you show you meet the safe-storage requirements.
      Which 6.5x55 rifles does Magnum Sports have in stock?
      21 rifles are available, including the Mauser M18, Sauer 100 Classic, Tikka T3x Hunter, Roessler Waffen Titan 16 Exclusive and the Sako 90 range.
      How much does a 6.5x55 rifle cost?
      In-stock rifles cost $1,519–$7,999, with a typical rifle near $3,300.
      Can I order a 6.5x55 rifle from interstate?
      Yes. The rifle is transferred dealer to dealer to your nominated licensed dealer for $65 freight, or $85 to WA.

      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.