Rifle · CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardizedObsolete
6x50mmR Scheiring
6x50mmR Scheiring is a rimmed bottlenecked rifle cartridge of Austria origin.
- Caliber
- 0.2429″ · 6.17 mm
- Introduced
- 1990
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 5.6x50mmR
- Primary use
- Hunting
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1990
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Austria
- Inventor
- Scheiring
- Manufacturer
- Scheiring
- Standard
- CIP · Not SAAMI standardized · CIP standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 35.7 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10.0
- Primer
- Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 63,817 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 400 yd
- Max range
- 2000 yd
- Recoil
- 3.3–4.6 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 6x50mmR Scheiring, 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
- 5.6x50mmR
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 ⌀ | 6.17 | 0.243 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 6.78 | 0.267 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 9.00 | 0.354 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 23° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 9.59 | 0.378 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.90 | 0.429 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.13 | 0.281 | ≈ |
| Case length | 50.00 | 1.969 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 69.00 | 2.717 | ✓ |
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. 6x50mmR Scheiring 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 Scheiring.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6x50mmR Scheiring use?
- 6x50mmR Scheiring typically uses a 1:10.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6x50mmR Scheiring?
- 6x50mmR Scheiring uses a 0.2429″ (6.17 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6x50mmR Scheiring still in production?
- 6x50mmR Scheiring is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is 6x50mmR Scheiring used for?
- 6x50mmR Scheiring is primarily used for hunting.
- What is 6x50mmR Scheiring based on?
- 6x50mmR Scheiring is derived from the 5.6x50mmR 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 →
