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5.6 X 50R RWS MAGNUM
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EUROPEAN SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm
5.6 X 50R RWS MAGNUM
5.6 X 50R · 5 headstamps · 1 scan
| Calibre | 5.6 X 50R |
| In the cabinet | EUROPEAN SPORTING UP TO 6.99mm · 6 images |
Reading the headstamp
12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code
6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture
CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour
Research notes
Introduced by DWM (DWM K Y 5.6x50R MAG) in 1966 and was designed by Günter Frères of IWK/DWM for Friedrick W Heym. The cartridge was generally thought to have been introduced in 1968 even though the DWM “K-Y” date stamp indicates 1966 production. The cartridge was based upon test results of the evaluation of the 5.6x47R was effectively a rimmed version of the 222 Remington Magnum. It has been adopted by the majority of current European cartridge manufacturers. The 6x50R Scheiring is a necked up 5.6x50R MAG case.
Provenance
2014Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
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