Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
10.6x25mmR German Ordnance
10.6x25mmR German Ordnance is a rimmed bottlenecked pistol cartridge of Germany origin.
- Caliber
- 0.4299″ · 10.92 mm
- Introduced
- 1870
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- Believed to be a development of the .44 Russian
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1870
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Germany military ordnance (approx)
- Manufacturer
- RWS
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 25.9 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:20
- Primer
- Large Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 14,500 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 4.3 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by RWS
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
- Believed to be a development of the .44 Russian
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
Wikipedia · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 10.92 | 0.430 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.43 | 0.450 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.50 | 0.453 | · |
| Shoulder angle | 23.1° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 11.53 | 0.454 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.94 | 0.509 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.59 | 0.063 | |
| Neck length | 5.84 | 0.230 | |
| Case length | 25.00 | 0.984 | · |
| Overall length | 36.82 | 1.450 | · |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1870, derived from the Believed to be a development of the .44 Russian.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance use?
- 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance?
- 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance uses a 0.4299″ (10.92 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance still in production?
- 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance used for?
- 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance is primarily used for self-defense, target.
- What is 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance based on?
- 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance is derived from the Believed to be a development of the .44 Russian case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
