Cartridge comparison
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs 11x59mm Gras
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli and 11x59mm Gras are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli | 11x59mm Gras | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1867 | 1874 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.415″ | 0.4461″ |
| Case length | 1.4961″ | 2.3406″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 20,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 14–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 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.