Lindcott Armory Compare / .56-50 Spencer vs .56-56 Spencer
Cartridge comparison
.56-50 Spencer vs .56-56 Spencer
.56-56 Spencer is faster (1,200 vs 1,100 fps); .56-56 Spencer carries more energy (1,150 vs 940 ft·lb).
.56-50 Spencer →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.56-56 Spencer →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .56-50 Spencer | .56-56 Spencer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1860 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.512″ | 0.55″ |
| Case length | 1.01″ | 0.875″ |
| Velocity | 950–1,100 fps | 1,000–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 700–940 ft·lb | 778–1,150 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 14,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–16 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .56-50 Spencer faster than .56-56 Spencer?
- .56-56 Spencer is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 1,100 fps.
- Does .56-50 Spencer hit harder than .56-56 Spencer?
- .56-56 Spencer carries more muzzle energy (1,150 vs 940 ft·lb).