Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
11.3x36mmR Gasser
11.3x36mmR Gasser is a rimmed straight-walled pistol cartridge of Austria-Hungary origin.
- Caliber
- 0.4449″ · 11.3 mm
- Introduced
- 1867
- Case
- Rimmed
- Parent
- 11.15x36mmR Werndl
- Primary use
- Hunting, Self-Defense
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1867
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Austria-Hungary
- Inventor
- Leopold Gasser (approx: name-implied maker)
- Manufacturer
- Hirtenberger / Georg Roth
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 46 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
- 29.7–36.1 ft·lb
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 11.3x36mmR Gasser, 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
- 11.15x36mmR Werndl
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 · secondary source| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 11.30 | 0.445 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 11.99 | 0.472 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 12.45 | 0.490 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 14.10 | 0.555 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.73 | 0.068 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 36.00 | 1.417 | · |
| Overall length | 43.94 | 1.730 | · |
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. 11.3x36mmR Gasser is highlighted below.
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 1867, derived from the 11.15x36mmR Werndl.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 11.3x36mmR Gasser use?
- 11.3x36mmR Gasser typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 11.3x36mmR Gasser?
- 11.3x36mmR Gasser uses a 0.4449″ (11.3 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 11.3x36mmR Gasser still in production?
- 11.3x36mmR Gasser is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is 11.3x36mmR Gasser used for?
- 11.3x36mmR Gasser is primarily used for hunting, self-defense.
- What is 11.3x36mmR Gasser based on?
- 11.3x36mmR Gasser is derived from the 11.15x36mmR Werndl 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 →
