Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.25 Stevens Short
Shorter variant of the .25 Stevens rimfire, intended for lighter single-shot gallery and parlor rifles.
- Caliber
- 0.251″ · 6.375 mm
- Introduced
- 1902
- Case
- Rimfire
- Primary use
- Small Game, Target
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1902
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Stevens Arms
- Manufacturer
- Stevens Arms
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 6.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:14
- Primer
- Rimfire
- Case type
- Rimfire
- Max pressure
- 18,000 CUP, SAAMI crusher
- Eff. range
- 75 yd
- Max range
- 2500 yd
- Recoil
- 0.3–0.8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by Stevens Arms
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .25 Stevens Short — 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 ⌀ | 6.38 | 0.251 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.01 | 0.276 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 7.01 | 0.276 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 8.46 | 0.333 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.31 | 0.052 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 15.21 | 0.599 | ~ |
| Overall length | 22.28 | 0.877 | · |
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. .25 Stevens Short is highlighted below.
Factory loads
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
History
Companion cartridge to the .25 Stevens, offered in shorter-barreled and lighter-chambered rifles. Both cartridges died out by the mid-20th century as .22 LR became the universal small-bore standard.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .25 Stevens Short use?
- .25 Stevens Short typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .25 Stevens Short?
- .25 Stevens Short uses a 0.251″ (6.375 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .25 Stevens Short still in production?
- .25 Stevens Short is discontinued; typical availability is antique.
- What is .25 Stevens Short used for?
- .25 Stevens Short is primarily used for small game, target.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 3 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
