Rimfire · CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardizedObsolete
5.6mm Flobert shot DC
5.6mm Flobert shot DC is a rimfire bottlenecked rimfire cartridge of Italy, Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2256″ · 5.73 mm
- Introduced
- 1880
- Case
- Rimfire
- Primary use
- Target, Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1880
- Type
- Rimfire
- Origin
- Italy, Germany
- Inventor
- Louis-Nicolas Flobert system (approx: name-implied)
- Manufacturer
- Fiocchi; RWS
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 9.3 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:15
- Primer
- Rimfire
- Case type
- Rimfire
- Max pressure
- 14,500 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Max range
- 500 yd
- Recoil
- 0.4–0.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 5.6mm Flobert shot DC, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.73 | 0.226 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 5.35 | 0.211 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 5.72 | 0.225 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 10.5° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 5.74 | 0.226 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 7.06 | 0.278 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.12 | 0.044 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 23.60 | 0.929 | ≈ |
| Case length | 32.20 | 1.268 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 32.10 | 1.264 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 5.6mm Flobert shot DC is highlighted below.
Connected reference
History
The 5.6mm Flobert shot DC is a bottleneck rimfire rimfire cartridge originating in Italy, Germany.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 5.6mm Flobert shot DC use?
- 5.6mm Flobert shot DC typically uses a 1:15 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 5.6mm Flobert shot DC?
- 5.6mm Flobert shot DC uses a 0.2256″ (5.73 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 5.6mm Flobert shot DC still in production?
- 5.6mm Flobert shot DC is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 5.6mm Flobert shot DC used for?
- 5.6mm Flobert shot DC is primarily used for target, hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
