8x56mmR
1930 · Austrian/Hungarian Military Commission · 2 firearms in catalog
Also known as: 8mm Hungarian, 8x56R M30S, 8x56R Mannlicher, 31M
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 8.26 mm (0.325") |
| Neck Diameter | 9.04 mm (0.356") |
| Base Diameter | 11.76 mm (0.463") |
| Case Length | 56 mm (2.205") |
| Overall Length | 76.5 mm (3.012") |
| Max Pressure | 345 MPa (50,038 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 13 g (201 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 720 m/s (2362 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 3370 J (2486 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Large Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1930 |
Firearms chambered in 8x56mmR
- Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 — Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (Steyr) · Machine Gun · 1912
- Solothurn MG 30 (S2-200) — Waffenfabrik Solothurn AG · Machine Gun · 1930