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Cartridge comparison

8x56mmR vs 8x57 JRS

8x56mmR and 8x57 JRS are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

8x56mmR8x57 JRS
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19301905
Bullet diameter0.3287″0.3236″
Case length2.1902″2.2441″
Max pressure52,000 psi47,863 psi
Recoil14–18 ft·lb14–18 ft·lb
Effective range550 yd300 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 8x56mmR and 8x57 JRS trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare