5.6×57mmR

5.6×57mmR [1]
Type Rifle
Place of origin Germany
Specifications
Case type Rimmed
Bullet diameter 5.56 mm (.224")
Neck diameter .379 in (9.6 mm)

The 5.6×57mmR cartridge was created by Rheinisch-Westfälische Sprengstoffwerke (RWS) in Germany for hunting small deer. There are no dimensional or ballistic differences between the 5.6×57mmR round and the 5.6×57mm round (q.v.) other than that the former is rimmed.

Ballistics

  • Loads:
  • 74 gr @ 1040 m/s (3380 ft/s)
  • 60 gr @ 3700 ft/s

References


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