Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
11.15x58mmR Werndl
Austro-Hungarian military cartridge for the Werndl bolt-action rifle.
- Caliber
- 0.441″ · 11.201 mm
- Introduced
- 1877
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- military
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1877
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Austria
- Inventor
- Josef Werndl / OEAF
- Manufacturer
- Austrian Military
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 90 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:20
- Primer
- Berdan Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 300 yd
- Max range
- 3850 yd
- Recoil
- 18–25 ft·lb
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 11.15x58mmR Werndl — an obsolete/collector cartridge.
Performance
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 ⌀ | 11.20 | 0.441 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.84 | 0.466 | ~ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.61 | 0.536 | ~ |
| Shoulder angle | 15° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 13.84 | 0.545 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 15.67 | 0.617 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.84 | 0.072 | |
| Neck length | 11.56 | 0.455 | |
| Case length | 57.66 | 2.270 | · |
| Overall length | 76.71 | 3.020 | · |
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. 11.15x58mmR Werndl is highlighted below.
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Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
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History
An Austrian military rifle cartridge from 1877, adopted for the Werndl-Holub bolt-action rifle. One of several Central European military cartridges of the post-Chassepot era. Replaced by the 8mm Mannlicher cartridge in 1888 when Austria adopted the straight-pull Mannlicher action.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 11.15x58mmR Werndl use?
- 11.15x58mmR Werndl typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 11.15x58mmR Werndl?
- 11.15x58mmR Werndl uses a 0.441″ (11.201 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 11.15x58mmR Werndl still in production?
- 11.15x58mmR Werndl is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is 11.15x58mmR Werndl used for?
- 11.15x58mmR Werndl is primarily used for military.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 5 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
