Cartridge comparison
.22-6mm vs 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe
.22-6mm and 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .22-6mm | 5.6x61mmR SE von Hofe | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1998 | 1937 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.224″ | 0.2268″ |
| Case length | 2.2331″ | 2.4016″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 55,114 psi |
| Recoil | 7.4–8.7 ft·lb | 7.2–8.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 400 yd |
| SAAMI | Wildcat | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
