The Sellier & Bellot 6.5mm Cal 131 Grain SP Bullets (Part Number V338522, Bullet #2923) are component projectiles designed for handloading hunting ammunition across standard .264-calibre rifle cartridges. Engineered with an exposed lead core and a drawn CuZn 10 tombac brass jacket, these semi-jacketed soft point bullets deliver predictable, controlled mushrooming and hydrostatic shock upon impact while maintaining core integrity. Sized at a standard 0.264-inch (6.7 mm) diameter and weighing 131 grains (8.5 grams), they offer a middle-weight option between lighter varmint projectiles and heavy big-game bullets, balancing muzzle velocity with retained downrange terminal energy.

Key Features

• Controlled Expansion: Features a semi-jacketed soft point construction with an exposed lead tip and a CuZn 10 brass jacket to ensure reliable terminal mushrooming on game.
• Optimised Calibre Dimensions: Sized to standard 0.264-inch (6.7 mm) diameter specifications, ensuring direct reloading compatibility with chambers including 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5x57mm, and .260 Remington.
• Balanced Hunting Profile: Features a 131-grain weight, a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.389, and a sectional density of 0.269, retaining energy out to moderate field distances.
• Bulk Component Packaging: Supplied in boxes of 100 projectiles, providing sufficient component volume for cartridge load development and field preparation.

Specifications

• Brand: Sellier & Bellot
• Manufacturer SKU: V338522 (Bullet #2923)
• Calibre: 6.5 mm (.264 calibre)
• Bullet Diameter: 0.264 in (6.7 mm)
• Bullet Weight: 131 grains (8.5 grams)
• Bullet Type: Semi-Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Jacket Material: CuZn 10 brass (tombac)
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1 = 0.389 (G7 = 0.195)
• Sectional Density: 0.269
• Quantity: 100 projectiles per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 6.5mm Cal 131 Grain Sp Bullets 100 Pack for?

• Handloaders hunting deer, feral pigs, and feral goats — requires a 131-grain soft point bullet with a sectional density of 0.269 to achieve predictable terminal expansion and reliable penetration on medium-to-large feral game.
• Hunters seeking medium-range performance in standard 6.5mm calibres — relies on a 0.264-inch diameter projectile offering a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.389 to maintain over 1,000 ft-lbs of kinetic energy out to approximately 385 metres when handloaded in cartridges like 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5x55mm Swedish.

Less suitable for: Long-range hunting beyond 400 metres, where sleek polymer-tipped boat-tail bullets with higher ballistic coefficients (G1 > 0.500) are better suited to resist wind drift, or for massive, thick-skinned game requiring heavier 140–160 grain controlled-expansion or monolithic hunting bullets for deep bone penetration.