Cartridge comparison
11.15x60mmR Mauser vs .43 Egyptian (11.43x50mmR)
11.15x60mmR Mauser and .43 Egyptian (11.43x50mmR) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11.15x60mmR Mauser | .43 Egyptian (11.43x50mmR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4488″ | 0.448″ |
| Case length | 2.376″ | 1.937″ |
| Max pressure | 40,611 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25.9–27.1 ft·lb | 12.5–13.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
