.223 Rem to 5,6 x 50

[driepootx]

Whaaaas you been drinking? Spook and diesel.

[Brenneke]

Brenekke, are you from Europe? Reason I am asking is that you have indicated on a .223 advertisement that you would rework such a rifle to 5,6 x 50. I assume then there must be something in it for your particular needs. Or do you have one? If so, how is the on target performance compared to a .223 for hunting shots. I just like the comparable info on metric versions of calibers.

Yes -- as were my forefathers ...
It is just that the European cartridges appeal to me -- more so than the US ( NO belted magnums --which all seem to derive from the 375H&H -- actually a British cartridge )
The allure of the 5.6x50 is that it is a balanced cartridge in 224 -- not like the 220 Swift or 22-250
The 5.6 x 57 ( based on 7 x 57 ) is the European 220 Swift -- much too overbore for me

Unfortunately I do not own anything in 5.6 x 50

QL does have a listing for it -- I can see what it says about loadings ....

I am sure reamers as well as dies are available




https://rws-ammunition.com/en/produc...29e2b94375cc51

[A-R]

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yip! you can then just slide the barrel through the bush and put it behind a Elands ear at 2 inch's with a Barnes TSX 63 gr - perfect eland gun.

Why is it that some people want to use long barrelled rifles and high velocity bullets in the bush? That's what 303's with shortened barrels and heavy (and slow) bullets were made for!

[treeman]

Why is it that some people want to use long barrelled rifles and high velocity bullets in the bush? That's what 303's with shortened barrels and heavy (and slow) bullets were made for!

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I just told you why ?
yip! you can then just slide the barrel through the bush and put it behind a Elands ear at 2 inch's with a Barnes TSX 63 gr - perfect eland gun.
^^^^^^^^^^ you can get closer with that long barrel

[Adoons]

And if you are Treeman you also use a 26 inch silencer on your rifle.

[treeman]

And if you are Treeman you also use a 26 inch silencer on your rifle.

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gets you even closer, quietly