Sierra 1740MP MatchKing 6.5mm 140gr Hollow Point Boat Tail 250/BoxThe 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 140 grain #1740 bullet is a superb competitor for ranges out to 1000 yards, in medium and high capacity 6.