Cartridge comparison
10.4mm Italian Ordnance vs 8mm Rast-Gasser
10.4mm Italian Ordnance and 8mm Rast-Gasser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 10.4mm Italian Ordnance | 8mm Rast-Gasser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1874 | 1898 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.422″ | 0.3193″ |
| Case length | 0.8902″ | 1.063″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.