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5.6×57mmR

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5.6×57mmR [1]
TypeRifle
Place of origin Germany
Specifications
Case typeRimmed
Bullet diameter5.56 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