The 6.5mm/.264 inch bore has recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Several rifle manufacturers currently produce 6.5x55mm sporters exposing a new generation of shooters to this famous old Scandinavian service and hunting cartridge. Competitive HighPower and Silhouette shooters have also shown great interest in the 6.5mm bore size. - The 142 grain #1742 bullet has a longer ogive radius than the 140 grain #1740 bullet and thus a higher ballistic coefficient with less sensitivity to crosswinds. - Although they are recognized around the world for record-setting accuracy MatchKing bullets are not recommended for hunting. - Dia. (inches): 0.264 - Weight (grains): 142 - Sectional Density: 0.264 - Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: .626 @ 2850 fps and above .611 between 2400 and 2850 fps .606 between 2050 and 2400 fps .581 @ 2050 and below

Item : C11_SI1742C