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This is a list of firearm cartridges which have bullets in the 5.00 to 5.99 mm (0.197 to 0.236 in) caliber range. Length refers to the cartridge case length. OAL refers to the overall length of the cartridge. All measurements are in mm (in).
Projectile weight: 23.0 kg; Muzzle velocity: 850 m/s; Guidance system: Semi-Active Laser/Passive target contour-based; Range: 0.1 – 5.0 km (direct fire) 12 km (indirect fire) Warhead: High-explosive/700 millimetres (28 in) penetration shaped charge
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The weight of the bullet is a key part of achieving a very high velocity for a rimfire round. It weighs only 17 grains (1.10 g) vs 30-40 grains (1.94-2.59 g) of a typical .22 LR bullet. [2]
The .476 Enfield, also known as the .476 Eley, .476 Revolver, and occasionally .455/476, [1] is a British centrefire black powder revolver cartridge.The Enfield name derives from the location of the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock, the armoury where British military small arms were produced, while Eley was a British commercial brand. [2]