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Cartridge comparison

6.5x47mm Lapua vs 6.5x55mm Swedish

6.5x47mm Lapua and 6.5x55mm Swedish are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

6.5x47mm Lapua6.5x55mm Swedish
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20051894
Bullet diameter0.2642″0.2642″
Case length1.8504″2.1654″
Max pressure63,091 psi55,000 psi
Recoil6–9 ft·lb12–16 ft·lb
Effective range1000 yd800 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay 6.5x47mm Lapua and 6.5x55mm Swedish trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare