The 5.6x70R is a rimmed centerfire rifle cartridge designed for hunting and sport shooting. It was introduced by German manufacturer RWS in the 1990s, and is based on a necked-down version of the .404 Jeffery case.The cartridge has a bullet diameter of .224 inches (5.6mm) and a case length of 2.75 inches (70mm). It is known for its high velocity, flat trajectory, and excellent accuracy, and is capable of delivering lethal performance on small- to medium-sized game animals.The 5.6x70R is typically loaded with bullets weighing between 50 and 70 grains, with the most popular bullet weights being in the 60-grain range. These lightweight bullets allow for high velocities, which translates into flat trajectories and less wind drift.The cartridge is commonly used for hunting small- to medium-sized game, such as deer, antelope, and wild boar. It is also used for sport shooting, where its flat trajectory and excellent accuracy make it a popular choice among target shooters.
Caliber Statistics
Standard / Datasheet
Primer Size
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length
39 Grains of Water
Bullet / Barrel Diameter
0.224'' | 5.69 mm
Max. Case Length
2.76'' | 70.1 mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL
3.425'' | 86.99 mm
Max. Standardized Pressure:
37710 psi | 2600 bar
XXL ID
CID_921
- Bullet Weight (gr) ->0-5050-7575-100100-150150-200200-300>300
The following table indicates for this caliber and various bullet weight ranges (in grains) which powders are suitable (👍) and popular among our reloading community (👍👍). This might evolve over time as more community members share their loads and as we accumulate more calculations and tests with our balistics calculator.
Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
5.6 x 70 R load data available is with the following bullets:
(most popular first)
