Cartridge comparison
.56-50 Spencer vs .56-52 Spencer
.56-50 Spencer and .56-52 Spencer are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .56-50 Spencer | .56-52 Spencer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1865 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.512″ | 0.512″ |
| Case length | 1.1591″ | 0.9402″ |
| Max pressure | 29,733 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–16 ft·lb | 18–26 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
