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The 6.5×55 Swedish has stayed a trusted platform for over a century, and this Trophy Gold load brings modern ballistic thinking to the classic cartridge. The real work happens with the Berger Match Hunting VLD bullet—a projectile designed around external ballistics excellence. That boat-tail design paired with a secant ogive cuts wind drift and holds velocity downrange better than conventional hunting bullets, which means flatter trajectories and tighter shot groups at distance.
Loaded to 2768 fps, this 130-grain Berger bullet carries 2212 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The VLD's extremely high ballistic coefficient keeps energy and velocity intact, making these rounds genuinely capable past 300 yards where a lot of hunting happens. You get the stability and consistency that comes from Winchester brass, match-grade primers, and powder that doesn't get angry with temperature swings.
The Berger VLD hunting bullet uses a specially engineered jacket that lets the projectile penetrate roughly 2 to 3 inches before expansion starts. That initial depth is critical—it gets the bullet into vital areas before the magic happens. Once expansion begins, fragmentation produces extreme internal shock and a massive wound cavity. The whole idea is to dump energy where it counts: deep in the animal.
This ammunition pairs well with the 6.5×55's natural strengths: exceptional accuracy, minimal recoil, and enough case capacity to push modern bullets to their potential. The load is built for hunters who take time to range their shots and trust their practice. Whether you're working a mountain pass or calling distance shots from a ridge, Trophy Gold maintains the kind of consistency that separates confident shots from guesses.
Berger VLD bullets feature a boat-tail design and secant ogive shape that maximize ballistic efficiency. They carry higher velocity downrange, reduce wind drift, and deliver flatter trajectories than round-nose bullets. The very thin hunting jacket allows controlled penetration before rapid expansion, creating devastating internal trauma while minimizing velocity loss over distance.
The 130-grain Berger at 2768 fps produces solid performance on medium to large game when shot placement is clean. Many hunters favor the 6.5×55 Swedish for deer, black bear, and antelope. On larger animals like elk, shot placement becomes even more critical, and some prefer heavier bullet weights or larger calibers to ensure complete energy transfer.
Trophy Gold is match-grade ammunition built to factory standards that rival quality handloads. It delivers shot-to-shot consistency through premium components, precise loading tolerances, and powder that performs reliably across temperature and altitude changes. For hunters who don't reload, it offers the precision and terminal performance of hand-tuned ammunition.
With a high-ballistic-coefficient Berger bullet and 2768 fps velocity, this load performs well to 400+ yards. The VLD's design makes it effective beyond 300 yards where conventional ammo starts losing punch. Real-world range depends on your rifle, optics, and comfort with distance, but the ballistics support confident shooting well past typical hunting ranges.
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5X55 Swedish |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.55 |
| Grains | 130 gr |
| Length | 6.2500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 65X55130VLD |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 837306005428 |
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