Prod. No: 20165622
Norma Oryx 6,5x55 Swedish Mauser 10.1g
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Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Weight
MRD
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This product data is zeroed with a 610 cm / 24 in barrel
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Since the introduction of ORYX in 1996, we have been the industry benchmark in bonded bullets. With a combination of rapid expansion, high residual weight and deep penetration, ORYX is the number one all-round hunting bullet. When hitting the target, it expands quickly without fragmenting or breaking apart. Thanks to the unique bonding technology, ORYX offers residual weights up to 99% in some calibers on standard hunting ranges.
For more than 25 years, ORYX has proven to be an exceptionally good all-round bullet. With its controlled expansion and high residual weight, it is suitable for all types of hunting and is available in our widest range of calibers.
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Range
Allround
Long Range
Expansion
Controlled
Fast
Ballistic Performance
Key factors that shape bullet flight, impact and downrange consistency.
Velocity
Metrics
Imperial
V0
760 m/s
2493 f/s
V100
678 m/s
2247 f/s
V200
601 m/s
2015 f/s
V300
530 m/s
1798 f/s
Energy
Metrics
Imperial
E0
2917 J
2153 ft.-lb
E100
2321 J
1749 ft.-lb
E200
1824 J
1406 ft.-lb
E300
1419 J
1120 ft.-lb
MRD
Metrics
Imperial
0
152 m
166 yd
50
24 m
0.8 yd
80
39 m
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100
40 m
1.6 yd
150
3 m
0.7 yd
200
-94 m
-2.1 yd
250
-260 m
-7.1 yd
300
-502 m
-14.5 yd
Wind
Metrics
Imperial
100 m 37 mm
100 yd 1.2 in
200 m 155 mm
200 yd 5.2 in
300 m 369 mm
300 yd 12.5 in
Zeroing distance
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About The Caliber
The 6.5x55, created by a Norwegian-Swedish commission in 1894, remains a top choice for hunting.
Contrary to common belief the 6,5x55 was not developed by Mauser, but was constructed by a joint Norwegian and Swedish military commission and introduced as the standard military cartridge in both countries in 1894. It has proven itself an extremely effective all-round cartridge ever since. More than a hundred years after its introduction it is still the standard round for competition shooting and one of the most popular hunting cartridges in all the three Scandinavian countries. Having downed a dozen moose, more than 50 caribou and three times as many roe deer with the 6,5x55 it remains my all time favorite choice for mixed European hunting.
The reasons are obvious. The moderate velocity and the long bullet combine a mild recoil and very deep penetration - decisive factors for good shooting and a quick kill - and thereby a successful hunt.
With properly constructed bullets it is considered adequate for all game from grouse to moose. This is well documented by the fact that every season tens of thousands of moose are killed with the 6,5x55 in Norway and Sweden.
The roe is the most common deer in Europe. It only weighs up around 70 pounds and a 140 grain bullet with a moderate load is a very good choice for instant kill with minimum meat damage. The same goes for whitetails and caribou too, although the velocity here can safely be raised if a flatter trajectory is wanted. For moose the most popular choice is the heavier bullets (140 - 160 grains) at maximum velocity. Grouse and Capercaillies are shot at ranges often exceeding 200 yards and here a 100 - 120 grain bullet is preferable in order to get the flattest possible trajectory.