Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.360 No. 5 Rook
.360 No.
- Caliber
- 0.362″ · 9.195 mm
- Introduced
- 1880
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1880
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Inventor
- Various British
- Manufacturer
- Eley Brothers; Kynoch
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 21.1 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:19
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 14,500 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 6.2–6.6 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .360 No. 5 Rook, 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
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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 ⌀ | 9.20 | 0.362 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.53 | 0.375 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.65 | 0.380 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.97 | 0.432 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.35 | 0.053 | |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 26.67 | 1.050 | · |
| Overall length | 36.83 | 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. .360 No. 5 Rook 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.
Firearms chambered in .360 No. 5 Rook
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 1880.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .360 No. 5 Rook use?
- .360 No. 5 Rook typically uses a 1:19 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .360 No. 5 Rook?
- .360 No. 5 Rook uses a 0.362″ (9.195 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .360 No. 5 Rook still in production?
- .360 No. 5 Rook is obsolete; typical availability is collector.
- What is .360 No. 5 Rook used for?
- .360 No. 5 Rook is primarily used for self-defense, target.
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 →
