Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
5mm Clement
5mm Clement is a semi-rimmed bottlenecked pistol cartridge of Spain origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2″ · 5.08 mm
- Introduced
- 1898
- Case
- Semi-Rimmed
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1898
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Spain
- Inventor
- Clement
- Manufacturer
- Clement
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 2.8 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Semi-Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 9,900 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 0.1 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 5mm Clement, 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
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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.
Dimensions · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 5.08 | 0.200 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 5.46 | 0.215 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 5.46 | 0.215 | |
| Shoulder angle | 23° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 5.48 | 0.216 | |
| Rim ⌀ | 5.77 | 0.227 | |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 0.71 | 0.028 | |
| Neck length | 2.91 | 0.115 | |
| Case length | 12.26 | 0.483 | |
| Overall length | 17.37 | 0.684 | |
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. 5mm Clement is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for 5mm Clement? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
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.
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1898 by Clement.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 5mm Clement use?
- 5mm Clement typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 5mm Clement?
- 5mm Clement uses a 0.2″ (5.08 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 5mm Clement still in production?
- 5mm Clement is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is 5mm Clement used for?
- 5mm Clement is primarily used for self-defense, target.
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 →
