Hornady Superformance 6.5×55 Swedish 140 Grain SST Ammo 85507 is designed for hunters who demand speed, accuracy, and devastating terminal performance. Featuring the Super Shock Tip (SST) bullet, this ammunition ensures controlled expansion, high ballistic efficiency, and deep penetration, making it ideal for big game hunting.
With a muzzle velocity of 2,735 fps and muzzle energy of 2,324 ft-lbs, this round delivers flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and high-impact energy at extended ranges. The InterLock® ring inside the SST bullet ensures high weight retention, keeping the core and jacket together to maximize stopping power.
Hornady’s Superformance propellant technology enhances velocity without increasing chamber pressure, ensuring safe, consistent performance in all 6.5×55 Swedish rifles. With premium brass casings, non-corrosive primers, and clean-burning powder, this ammunition provides flawless cycling and ignition. Packaged in a 20-round box, with bulk cases of 200 rounds (10 boxes) available, this ammunition is proudly made in the USA, trusted by hunters worldwide.
Manufacturer Specs
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Part Number: 85507
- Caliber: 6.5×55 Swedish
- Bullet Weight: 140 Grain
- Bullet Type: SST (Super Shock Tip)
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Rounds Per Case: 200 (10 boxes)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,735 fps (24″ test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 2,324 ft-lbs
- Purpose: Big game hunting, deer, elk, and medium-to-large game
- InterLock Ring for Maximum Weight Retention: Yes
- Made in the USA: Yes
Key Features
- SST Bullet Design: Features a polymer tip and secant ogive profile to improve aerodynamics, accuracy, and terminal performance.
- Superformance Propellant: Increases velocity without excessive chamber pressure, delivering higher speed and energy retention.
- InterLock Ring: Keeps core and jacket together, ensuring deep penetration and controlled expansion for maximum stopping power.
- High-Velocity Performance: Achieves 2,735 fps, providing long-range accuracy and increased knockdown power.
- Premium Components: Brass casings, clean-burning powder, and non-corrosive primers ensure dependable ignition and smooth cycling.
FAQs
Q: What game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: The Hornady Superformance 6.5×55 Swedish is perfect for whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and other medium-to-large game.
Q: How does the SST bullet improve performance?
A: The polymer tip enhances aerodynamics, while the InterLock ring keeps the core and jacket together, ensuring deep penetration and high energy transfer.
Q: Is this ammunition effective for long-range shots?
A: Yes, with its high velocity, flat trajectory, and aerodynamic bullet design, this ammo is highly effective at extended hunting distances.
Q: Can this ammunition be used in all 6.5×55 Swedish rifles?
A: Yes, it functions reliably in all bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered for 6.5×55 Swedish.
Q: Why shop at Black Bayou Armory?
A: At Black Bayou Armory, we provide top-tier hunting ammunition like Hornady Superformance, ensuring precision, reliability, and superior performance in the field.
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