Cartridge comparison
6.5x55mm Swedish vs 7x54mm Finnish
6.5x55mm Swedish and 7x54mm Finnish are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 6.5x55mm Swedish | 7x54mm Finnish | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1894 | 1944 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2642″ | 0.285″ |
| Case length | 2.1654″ | 2.126″ |
| Max pressure | 51,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 22.1–30 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 800 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
