Rifle · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.40-90 Bullard
Bullard lever-action repeating rifle cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.413″ · 10.49 mm
- Introduced
- 1886
- Case
- Rimmed
- Primary use
- hunting
- Status
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 1886
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Bullard Repeating Arms
- Manufacturer
- Bullard Repeating Arms
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Obsolete
- Availability
- Antique
- Case capacity
- 90 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:18
- Primer
- Large Rifle
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 CUP, SAAMI crusher
- Eff. range
- 200 yd
- Max range
- 3100 yd
- Recoil
- 14–20 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .40-90 Bullard — 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.
mixed/other · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 10.49 | 0.413 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 10.92 | 0.430 | ~ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 13.99 | 0.551 | ~ |
| Shoulder angle | 15° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 14.45 | 0.569 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 15.80 | 0.622 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.52 | 0.060 | ~ |
| Neck length | 10.83 | 0.426 | |
| Case length | 51.82 | 2.040 | · |
| Overall length | 64.77 | 2.550 | · |
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. .40-90 Bullard is highlighted below.
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Factory loads
Being verified
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Firearms chambered in .40-90 Bullard
History
A heavy Bullard repeating rifle cartridge from the 1880s. The Bullard lever-action was a premium rifle competing with Winchester at the height of the lever-action era. Fires heavy bullets appropriate for large North American game. The Bullard company failed commercially, making its cartridges extremely rare collectors' items.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .40-90 Bullard use?
- .40-90 Bullard typically uses a 1:18 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .40-90 Bullard?
- .40-90 Bullard uses a 0.413″ (10.49 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .40-90 Bullard still in production?
- .40-90 Bullard is obsolete; typical availability is antique.
- What is .40-90 Bullard used for?
- .40-90 Bullard is primarily used for hunting.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 2 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
