PPU 6.5×55 Swedish 139gr SP BT – Proven Hunting Ammo

Description

The PPU 6.5×55 Swedish 139gr SP BT load, item PP6SWS, is a 20 round box of 6.5x55mm Swedish ammunition from Prvi Partizan, loaded with a 139 grain soft point boat tail bullet in a boxer-primed, reloadable brass case.

PPU 6.5×55 Swedish 139gr SP BT Overview

Prvi Partizan, better known as PPU, is one of the oldest ammunition makers in Europe, with roots going back to 1928 in Uzice, Serbia. PPU is known for producing quality ammunition in a huge range of calibers, including many older and less common cartridges that other makers have dropped. Shooters value PPU for consistent performance, reloadable brass cases and fair prices, which is why it is a favorite for everything from hunting to keeping vintage rifles and pistols shooting.

Bullet Design

The soft point boat tail bullet pairs an expanding lead tip with a tapered base that reduces drag. It holds velocity well downrange and expands reliably on game, making it a versatile hunting bullet.

Intended Use

This load is a sound choice for deer and similar medium game at sensible ranges. Place your shot in the heart and lung area, and check your state regulations for any caliber or bullet requirements. It is a dependable whitetail load at typical woods and field distances.

Firearm Compatibility

This ammunition is made for firearms chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish. Always check the caliber marking on your barrel or slide before loading. Have older military surplus rifles checked by a gunsmith before firing.

Brass Cases

PPU loads this ammunition in boxer-primed brass cases. Brass extracts reliably, resists corrosion and can be reloaded, which makes PPU a popular choice with handloaders who want quality cases for less common calibers.

Recoil and Shootability

Recoil is mild for the power, which is one reason the 6.5×55 has such a loyal following. Practice with the load you plan to use so you know where it prints and how it handles.

Quality and Consistency

PPU manufactures its own cases, bullets and primers, which gives the company control over consistency from lot to lot. Its ammunition is supplied to militaries and police forces as well as civilian shooters around the world, and the same production standards apply to its sporting loads. That consistency is a big reason PPU has earned a strong following among hunters, target shooters and collectors.

Choosing a Load

Pick ammunition based on what you plan to do. Full metal jacket and lead loads are for practice and targets, hollow points are for defense, and soft points are for hunting. Within each type, consider bullet weight: lighter bullets fly faster and flatter, while heavier bullets carry more momentum and penetrate deeper.

Practice and Testing

Shoot a few groups with this load to learn where it prints in your firearm, and check function before you rely on it for hunting or protection. Different loads can print to different points of aim, so confirm your zero whenever you change ammunition.

Storage and Care

Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original boxes, away from solvents and lubricants that can contaminate primers. Inspect rounds before loading, and set aside any with dents, loose bullets or corrosion.

Specifications

• Brand: Prvi Partizan (PPU)
• Item number: PP6SWS
• Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish
• Bullet weight: 139 grain
• Bullet type: soft point boat tail
• Case: Brass, boxer primed, reloadable
• Count: 20 rounds per box
• UPC: 8605003812722
• Photo note: two gallery photos show related PPU loads, included to show the packaging style.

Before You Buy

Federal law requires buyers of rifle ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.

Who It Is For

The PPU 6.5×55 Swedish 139gr SP BT is a great fit for shooters and hunters who want dependable, reasonably priced 6.5x55mm Swedish ammunition with reloadable brass cases.

Buy the PPU 6.5×55 Swedish 139gr SP BT at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the PPU 6.5×55 Swedish 139gr SP BT online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit Prvi Partizan.