The moderate velocity and the long bullet combine a mild recoil and very deep penetration – decisive factors for good shooting and a quick kill – and thereby a successful hunt.
With properly constructed bullets it is considered adequate for all game from grouse to moose. This is well documented by the fact that every season tens of thousands of moose are killed with the 6,5×55 in Norway and Sweden.
The roe is the most common deer in Europe. It only weighs up around 70 pounds and a 140 grain bullet with a moderate load is a very good choice for instant kill with minimum meat damage. The same goes for whitetails and caribou too, although the velocity here can safely be raised if a flatter trajectory is wanted. For moose the most popular choice is the heavier bullets (140 – 160 grains) at maximum velocity. Grouse and capercaillies are shot at ranges often exceeding 200 yards and here a 100 – 120 grain bullet is preferable in order to get the flattest possible trajectory.
A current, valid Firearms license with permission to purchase this caliber & quantity you wish to purchase is required upon collection.
