Cartridge comparison
11mm Vickers vs .303 British
11mm Vickers and .303 British are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11mm Vickers | .303 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1917 | 1889 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4475″ | 0.3118″ |
| Case length | 2.3228″ | 2.222″ |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 49,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 16–22 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 600 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.