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6 X 45 SOUTH AFRICAN XPL
6-X-45-RSA-XPL--1-FULL
6-X-45-RSA-XPL--1
6-X-45-RSA-XPL--2
6-X-45-RSA-XPL--2-FULL
PMP---6x45-EXP---WCC---2_0
PMP---6x45-EXP---WCC--1
METRIC MILITARY UP TO 6.99mm

6 X 45 SOUTH AFRICAN XPL

6 X 45 · 2 headstamps · 4 scans
Calibre6 X 45
In the cabinetMETRIC MILITARY UP TO 6.99mm · 6 images
Headstamp of 6 X 45 SOUTH AFRICAN XPL
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
6-X-45-RSA-XPL--1 6-X-45-RSA-XPL--2

Research notes

PROOF Load

This, together with the 6x39 experimental was an attempt by the SADF during the mid 1970's to develop small arms ammunition for local conditions. The 6x45 version used imported 5.56 NATO cases and components, but the 6mm Musgrave bullet. Ultimately the project did not prove succesful or cost effective and this lead to the adoption of the standard 5.56 NATO cartridge late in 1976. Although not successful as a military cartridge, it went on to become a very popular sporting cartridge in South Africa.

Provenance

2016Catalogued in the collection
2023Record last revised · 2023-05-11
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