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5.6x57RWS

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01 April 2003, 06:01
Midlander
5.6x57RWS
Do any european commercial gunmakers still produce rifles in this calibre

I`ve seen it on double rifles but can`t remember seeing anything in bolt action

With balistics similar to the .243win I`m curious as to why we don`t hear more of this cal [Confused]

Is there a major stumbling block associated with this round concerning accuracy or something

I`m curious to know

Thanks

Tim
01 April 2003, 06:19
Jamt
I don't think anyone of the big European gunmakers is offering the 5.6x57 as a standard chamber! Perhaps Krico?
02 April 2003, 03:36
Heritage Arms
I have always wanted one too. I settled on a .243 for my Blaser with a X6 scope. We use it so much around here with all weights of bullets. I still like the round but I feel that a .243 is a better round from the standpoint of ammo avalibility.

Aleko
02 April 2003, 12:16
carcano91
quote:
Originally posted by Midlander:
Is there a major stumbling block associated with this round concerning accuracy or something

Yes indeed. In new guns, the cartridge is every bit as dead as the .225 Winchester.
A nice "paper" cartridge, but difficult to reload (extremely thick case neck, and needs high loading density), suitable for only few hunting situations, too specialized for German use and too special for US varmint hunters who would instead use the .220 Swift.

C.