What twist rate does .45-60 Winchester use?

.45-60 Winchester typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.

What bullet diameter is .45-60 Winchester?

.45-60 Winchester uses a 0.458″ (11.5316 mm) diameter bullet.

Is .45-60 Winchester still in production?

.45-60 Winchester is discontinued; typical availability is collector.

What is .45-60 Winchester used for?

.45-60 Winchester is primarily used for hunting.

Rifle · Obsolete

.45-60 Winchester

Winchester lever-action cartridge from 1882.

Identity

Introduced: 1882
Type: Rifle
Origin: United States
Inventor: Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Standard: Obsolete
Status: Discontinued
Availability: Collector

Dimensions

Bullet ⌀: 0.458″
Case length: 1.89″
Overall length: 2.44″
Base ⌀: 0.504″
Rim ⌀: 0.607″
Case capacity: 60 gr H₂O
Twist: 1:20
Primer: Boxer Large Rifle
Case type: Rimmed

Performance

Max pressure: 20,000 psi
Eff. range: 200 yd
Recoil: 12–18 ft·lb
Subsonic: Capable

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd

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Velocity: 1,300–1,400 fps
Energy: 1,125–1,303 ft·lb
Parent case: —

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load.

Factory loads

1 catalogued load. Top 1 shown.

Brand	Load	Grain	Bullet	FPS	ft·lb	BC	$/rd
Remington	Black Powder	300	LRN	1,315	1,152	—	—

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Dimensions

Reloading cost

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Powder $/lbCharge (gr)Bullet $/eaPrimer $/eaBrass reusesBrass $/ea

Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

Firearms chambered in .45-60 Winchester

4 models in the database chamber .45-60 Winchester. Browse all →

Uberti 1876 Centennial Rifle 45-75 28-inchUberti 1876 Centennial .45-60Winchester Model 1876 45-75Winchester Model 1876 .45-75 Win

Connected reference

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History

Winchester introduced this lever-action cartridge in 1882 for the Model 1876. A black powder design that fired 300-grain bullets at modest velocity; designed for use on large North American game before .45-70 Government dominated the market. Discontinued in the early 20th century.

FAQs

What twist rate does .45-60 Winchester use?: .45-60 Winchester typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .45-60 Winchester?: .45-60 Winchester uses a 0.458″ (11.5316 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .45-60 Winchester still in production?: .45-60 Winchester is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
What is .45-60 Winchester used for?: .45-60 Winchester is primarily used for hunting.

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 1 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →