8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer

1908 · Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: 8x56 M-S, 8x56mm MS, 8x56 Mannlicher-Schoenauer

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter8.2 mm (0.323")
Neck Diameter8.71 mm (0.343")
Base Diameter11.94 mm (0.470")
Case Length56 mm (2.205")
Overall Length77.2 mm (3.039")
Max Pressure320 MPa (46,412 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight12.96 g (200 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity661 m/s (2169 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2854 J (2105 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1908

Firearms chambered in 8x56mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer