Cartridge comparison
8x56mmR vs 8x60mmRS
8x56mmR and 8x60mmRS are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8x56mmR | 8x60mmRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1930 | 1919 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3307″ | 0.3236″ |
| Case length | 2.1949″ | 2.3622″ |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 49,313 psi |
| Recoil | 31.9–36.1 ft·lb | 20.1–21.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 550 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
