Lindcott Armory Compare / .256 Newton vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
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.256 Newton vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
.256 Newton and 6.5x55mm Swedish are both catalogued in the reference — see the full spec comparison below.
6.5x55mm Swedish →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .256 Newton | 6.5x55mm Swedish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1913 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | — | 2.165″ |
| Velocity | — | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | — | 2,200–2,650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | — | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | — | 1000 yd |