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5.6 x 50 Mag.

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Caliber 5.6 x 50 Mag. load data and technical Specifications

Caliber Specifications:

Caliber:
5.6 x 50 Mag.
Standard / Datasheet:
C.I.P.
Bullet Diameter:
0.224" | 5.69mm
Primer Size:
Small Rifle (SR)
Max. Case Length:
1.968" | 49.99mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
2.413" | 61.29mm
Max. Standardized Pressure:
55114 psi | 3800 bar
Case Capacity:
34.0 Grains of Water
CID:
CID_914
  • The 5.6x50 Magnum, also known as the 5.6x50R Magnum, is a centerfire rifle cartridge that was developed by the German firearms manufacturer RWS in the early 20th century. It is a rimmed cartridge that is designed for use in small game and varmint hunting.The 5.6x50 Magnum uses a .22 caliber bullet and has a case length of 50mm (1.969 inches). The cartridge is loaded to produce muzzle velocities of around 2,800 feet per second and can deliver muzzle energies of around 1,300 foot-pounds. It is known for its flat trajectory and relatively low recoil.The 5.6x50 Magnum is still produced today and is primarily used in Europe for hunting small game and varmints, as well as for target shooting and competition. It is not as widely used as some other small game cartridges, such as the .22 Long Rifle or .17 HMR, but is still popular among some hunters and shooters.

  • Velocity (V0)

    .224 | 30gr | Barnes VG

    [3737 fps | 1139 m/s]

    5.6 x 50 Mag. + Barnes
    .224 | 35gr | Hornady NTX

    [3533 fps | 1077 m/s]

    5.6 x 50 Mag. + Hornady
    .224 | 45gr | Sierra SPT Pro-Hunter

    [3307 fps | 1008 m/s]

    5.6 x 50 Mag. + Sierra Bullets

    Energy  (E0)

    Ballistic Coefficient (BC1)

  • Bullet Weight (gr) ->
    0-50
    50-75
    75-100
    100-150
    150-200
    200-300
    >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

  • Number of loads in this caliber shared by community members:

    2

5.6 x 50 Mag. load data available with the following bullets:

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