Lindcott Armory Compare / 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs 12.17x42mmRF
Cartridge comparison
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs 12.17x42mmRF
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli is faster (1,400 vs 1,345 fps); 12.17x42mmRF carries more energy (1,582 vs 1,360 ft·lb); 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli recoils less.
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
12.17x42mmRF →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli | 12.17x42mmRF | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1867 | 1867 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.416″ | 0.497″ |
| Case length | 1.496″ | 1.654″ |
| Velocity | 1,345–1,400 fps | 1,280–1,345 fps |
| Energy | 1,255–1,360 ft·lb | 1,433–1,582 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli faster than 12.17x42mmRF?
- 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 1,345 fps.
- Does 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli hit harder than 12.17x42mmRF?
- 12.17x42mmRF carries more muzzle energy (1,582 vs 1,360 ft·lb).