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 0.4591″ (11.66 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.

Lindcott Armory

Rifle · Obsolete

.45-60 Winchester

Winchester lever-action cartridge from 1882.

Caliber: 0.4591″ · 11.66 mm
Introduced: 1882
Case: Rimmed
Primary use: Hunting
Status: Discontinued

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Identity

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

Build

Case capacity: 60 gr H₂O
Twist (typical): 1:20
Primer: Boxer Large Rifle
Case type: Rimmed

Pressure & range

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

Introduced by Winchester Repeating Arms

Ballistics

Published velocity/energy data isn't available for .45-60 Winchester — an obsolete/collector cartridge.

Performance

Best for Withheld until verified

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · approximate

Measure	mm	in	✓
Bullet ⌀	11.66	0.459	✓
Neck ⌀	12.26	0.483	✓
Shoulder ⌀	n/a
Shoulder angle	n/a
Base ⌀	12.85	0.506	✓
Rim ⌀	15.98	0.629	~
Belt ⌀	n/a
Rim thickness	1.63	0.064	✓
Neck length	n/a
Case length	48.01	1.890	✓
Overall length	57.28	2.255	~

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. .45-60 Winchester is highlighted below.

Factory loads

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Firearms chambered in .45-60 Winchester

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

Uberti 1876 Centennial Rifle 45-75 28-inchUberti 1876 Centennial .45-60A. Uberti 1876 Centennial .45-60 Win 28-inchWinchester Model 1876 .45-75 WinWinchester Repeating Arms Winchester Model 1876 .45-60 Win 28-inchWinchester Repeating Arms Winchester Model 1876 .45-75 Win 26-inch

Connected reference

Loads1 factory load for .45-60 Winchester FirearmsFirearms in .45-60 Winchester

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 0.4591″ (11.66 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.

Sources & provenance

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