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5.6x50R Magnum Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 5.6x50R Magnum with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

5.6x50R Magnum reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)3,400 BAR
Nominal case capacity33.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Barnes .224 50 gr TTSX FB
Powder
Nitrochemie (Reload Swiss) Reload Swiss RS 40
Charge
23 gr
Barrel
23.5 in

Muzzle velocity

2,810 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

23,666 – 30,154 – 37,544 psi

nominal is 61% of the 49,313 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Use MyLoads as a 5.6x50R Magnum velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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