Cartridge comparison
11mm Vickers vs .45-70 Elko Magnum
11mm Vickers and .45-70 Elko Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11mm Vickers | .45-70 Elko Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1917 | 1992 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4475″ | 0.4591″ |
| Case length | 2.3228″ | 2.5984″ |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 42,786 psi |
| Recoil | 73.9–76.2 ft·lb | 27.7–29.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
