Lindcott Armory Compare / 6.5x55mm Swedish vs 6.5x58mm Portuguese
Cartridge comparison
6.5x55mm Swedish vs 6.5x58mm Portuguese
6.5x55mm Swedish is faster (2,900 vs 2,700 fps); 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more energy (2,650 vs 2,510 ft·lb); 6.5x58mm Portuguese recoils less.
6.5x55mm Swedish →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6.5x58mm Portuguese →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 6.5x55mm Swedish | 6.5x58mm Portuguese | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1894 | 1904 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.165″ | — |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,900 fps | 2,500–2,700 fps |
| Energy | 2,200–2,650 ft·lb | 2,150–2,510 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 10–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1000 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is 6.5x55mm Swedish faster than 6.5x58mm Portuguese?
- 6.5x55mm Swedish is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,700 fps.
- Does 6.5x55mm Swedish hit harder than 6.5x58mm Portuguese?
- 6.5x55mm Swedish carries more muzzle energy (2,650 vs 2,510 ft·lb).