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5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe
5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2268″ · 5.76 mm
- Introduced
- 1937
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 5.6x61mm SE von Hofe
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1937
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Ernst August vom Hofe
- Manufacturer
- Ernst August vom Hofe
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 65.2 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:8.7
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 55,114 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 7.2–8.2 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe, 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.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- 5.6x61mm SE von Hofe
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 ⌀ | 5.76 | 0.227 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.75 | 0.266 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.60 | 0.457 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 15° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 12.22 | 0.481 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 13.60 | 0.535 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.60 | 0.063 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.95 | 0.313 | ≈ |
| Case length | 61.00 | 2.402 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 80.00 | 3.150 | ✓ |
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. 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed by Ernst August vom Hofe, derived from the 5.6x61mm SE von Hofe.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe use?
- 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe typically uses a 1:8.7 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe?
- 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe uses a 0.2268″ (5.76 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe still in production?
- 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe used for?
- 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe based on?
- 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe is derived from the 5.6x61mm SE von Hofe case.
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 →
