Lindcott Armory Compare / 6.5x47mm Lapua vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
Cartridge comparison
6.5x47mm Lapua vs 6.5x55mm Swedish
6.5x47mm Lapua is faster (3,100 vs 2,900 fps); 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more energy (2,650 vs 2,634 ft·lb); 6.5x47mm Lapua recoils less.
6.5x47mm Lapua →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x55mm Swedish →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6.5x47mm Lapua | 6.5x55mm Swedish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2005 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 1.85″ | 2.165″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,100 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,140–2,634 ft·lb | 2,200–2,650 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 63,091 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6.5x47mm Lapua faster than 6.5x55mm Swedish?
- 6.5x47mm Lapua is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does 6.5x47mm Lapua hit harder than 6.5x55mm Swedish?
- 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more muzzle energy (2,650 vs 2,634 ft·lb).