.218 Bee
1937 · Winchester · 4 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .218 Bee, 5.7x34mmR
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 5.69 mm (0.224") |
| Neck Diameter | 6.15 mm (0.242") |
| Base Diameter | 8.86 mm (0.349") |
| Case Length | 34 mm (1.339") |
| Overall Length | 42.2 mm (1.661") |
| Max Pressure | 317 MPa (46,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 2.92 g (45 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 1065 J (786 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Small Pistol |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1937 |
Firearms chambered in .218 Bee
- Taurus 218 Raging Bee — Taurus · Pistol · 2002
- Taurus 21T Tracker — Taurus · Pistol · 2002
- Taurus Hunter 218 — Taurus · Pistol
- Winchester Model 1892 — Winchester Repeating Arms Company · Rifle · 1892
Cartridge family
Parent cartridge: .25-20 Winchester