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11.15x58mmR Werndl

Also known as 11.15x58R Werndl · 11mm Werndl · 11.15x58R

Austro-Hungarian military cartridge for the Werndl bolt-action rifle.

Caliber
0.4409″ · 11.2 mm
Introduced
1873
Case
Rimmed
Primary use
military
Status
Obsolete

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EnergyBeing verified
Typical grains370 gr
Identity
Introduced
1873
Type
Rifle
Origin
Austria
Inventor
Josef Werndl / OEAF
Manufacturer
Austrian Military
Standard
Obsolete / Non-standard
Status
Obsolete
Availability
Antique
Build
Case capacity
90 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:20
Primer
Berdan Large Rifle
Case type
Rimmed
Pressure & range
Max pressure
18,000 psi
Eff. range
300 yd
Recoil
14–18 ft·lb

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 11.15x58mmR Werndl — an obsolete/collector cartridge.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified
Best for Withheld until verified
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
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Bullet ⌀ 11.200.441 ~
Neck ⌀ 11.840.466 ~
Shoulder ⌀ 13.610.536 ~
Shoulder angle ——
Base ⌀ 13.840.545 ·
Rim ⌀ 15.670.617 ·
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness ——
Neck length ——
Case length 57.662.270 ·
Overall length 76.713.020 ·

Size vs familiar rounds

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Factory loads

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Connected reference

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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 0.4409″ (11.2 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11.15x58mmR Werndl is obsolete; typical availability is antique.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 →