Lindcott Armory Compare / 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs .44 Henry
Cartridge comparison
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli vs .44 Henry
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli is faster (1,400 vs 1,200 fps); 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli carries more energy (1,360 vs 690 ft·lb); .44 Henry recoils less.
10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 Henry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli | .44 Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1867 | 1860 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.416″ | 0.446″ |
| Case length | 1.496″ | 0.875″ |
| Velocity | 1,345–1,400 fps | 1,100–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 1,255–1,360 ft·lb | 537–690 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli faster than .44 Henry?
- 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli hit harder than .44 Henry?
- 10.4x38mm Swiss Vetterli carries more muzzle energy (1,360 vs 690 ft·lb).