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The first 56 is the diameter of the case at the base .56 inches (14.2 mm), measured just past the rim, and the second 56 is the diameter at the case mouth, also 0.56 in (14 mm). Later versions of the cartridge included the .56-52, .56-50, [ 2 ] and .56-46, which had varying degrees of taper in the cases, to accommodate smaller diameter bullets.
Cartridges were loaded with 45 grains (2.9 g) of black powder, and were also available as .56-52, .56-50, [15] and a wildcat .56-46, a necked down version of the original .56-56. Lugs indicates that the .50 calibre was the standard issue rifle, with a reduced diameter bullet to reduce the recoil and the risk of accidental magazine explosions. [15]
I'm far from being an expert... sorry if I said some nonsens or just wasn't helpful... Cheers! Kintaro 05:41, 12 June 2010 (UTC) Spencer rimfire cartridge .56-56 has base diameter of .56" and neck diameter diameter of .56". Spencer rimfire cartridge .56-50 has base diameter of .56" and neck diameter diameter of .50".
In the late 1860s and early 1870s, many army units continued to use outdated rifled muskets and other weapons like the Spencer.56 caliber repeating rifle and Sharps.52 caliber percussion rifle. The army wanted to standardize weapons and ammunition, and forced these units to switch to trapdoor Springfields once the Model 1868 went into full ...
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He finished his college career with 900 completions for 10,907 passing yards and 77 touchdowns. He rushed for 410 yards on 297 attempts. In the preseason for the Saints, he was 20-for-38 for 202 ...
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Rattler finished the day with 243 yards on 22-of-40 passing, with one touchdown and two interceptions. He also scrambled for 27 yards. Rattler is leagues behind fellow rookie quarterbacks like ...