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Cartridge comparison

8x50mmR Mannlicher vs 8x56mmR

8x50mmR Mannlicher and 8x56mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

8x50mmR Mannlicher8x56mmR
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18861930
Bullet diameter0.3236″0.3287″
Case length1.9764″2.1902″
Max pressure52,000 psi52,000 psi
Recoil12–16 ft·lb14–18 ft·lb
Effective range400 yd550 yd

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.

ToolOverlay 8x50mmR Mannlicher and 8x56mmR trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare