What is 256 win mag?

The .256 Winchester Magnum is a rimmed, bottlenecked rifle cartridge developed by Winchester in 1960. It is based on the .357 Magnum cartridge case, necked down to accept a .257-inch (6.5 mm) bullet.

The .256 Win Mag was intended for small game and varmint hunting, as well as target shooting. It offers higher velocity and flatter trajectory than other cartridges of similar caliber, such as the .22 Hornet or .222 Remington.

The cartridge was initially chambered in the Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle, but it has since been discontinued due to low demand. Despite this, the .256 Win Mag still has a small but dedicated following among collectors and enthusiasts.

Overall, the .256 Winchester Magnum is a capable cartridge for hunting small to medium-sized game at moderate distances. However, due to the limited availability of rifles and ammunition chambered in this caliber, it is not as widely used as other more popular cartridges.