Thread: Need Ammo for 6.5x57R

Thanks for your reply.

I am not in panic, as I already have purchased a .270 bolt action for the time that it might take me to get the 6.5x57R ammunition. Either, I shall get it through S&B importer or shall bring in bras and dies from Germany some time later.

As far as I have searched for the ammunition for my gun so far, it seems, that there are good chances of me getting in the history books of NZ as first one to bring in/introduce this caliber gun in NZ;-)

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Don't panic there will be some available somewhere ... it just might take a bit of time to track them down.
There were 7x57R cases available at Gunworks recently but now out of stock. I will talk to Robbie there on Monday and see what might be around.
The NZ distributor for Sellier & Bellot are Ammunition - SR Marston Wholesale Fishing Hunting Sporting Goods
and they would be a good bet for stocks or at least to get some in when the next shipment is ordered.
Dies should be able to be ordered as they are a lot easier to import.

RWS Cases will be readily available from Australia. But the last 6.5x65Rs I brought in cost an awful lot due to the export permits to get out of Australia.
100 cases will last you a lifetime once you finally get your hands on some.
7x57Rs can be necked down and trimmed to function perfectly in the 6.5x57R if that is all you can get to get started on and have the correct dies.

I would be surprised if there aren't a few guys around with 6.5x57Rs in K95s lurking somewhere who might help you out.

very best of luck