Rifle · CIP
6.3x57mm Farè
6.3x57mm Farè is a rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Italy origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2567″ · 6.52 mm
- Introduced
- 2012
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .308 Winchester
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2012
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Italy
- Inventor
- Farè
- Manufacturer
- Farè
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 61.3 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10.0
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 63,817 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 10.6–12.3 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 6.3x57mm Farè, 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
- .308 Winchester
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 ⌀ | 6.52 | 0.257 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.16 | 0.282 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.53 | 0.454 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 40° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.94 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 11.94 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.20 | 0.047 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.91 | 0.311 | ≈ |
| Case length | 56.26 | 2.215 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 75.00 | 2.953 | ✓ |
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. 6.3x57mm Farè 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
Introduced around 2012 by Farè.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6.3x57mm Farè use?
- 6.3x57mm Farè typically uses a 1:10.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6.3x57mm Farè?
- 6.3x57mm Farè uses a 0.2567″ (6.52 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6.3x57mm Farè still in production?
- 6.3x57mm Farè is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 6.3x57mm Farè used for?
- 6.3x57mm Farè is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 6.3x57mm Farè based on?
- 6.3x57mm Farè is derived from the .308 Winchester 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 →
