Cartridge comparison
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs .41 Swiss Rimfire
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli and .41 Swiss Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli | .41 Swiss Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1869 | 1869 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.415″ | 0.415″ |
| Case length | 1.6″ | 1.4961″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 4–7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
