Cartridge comparison
.19 Calhoon Hornet vs .204 Ruger
.19 Calhoon Hornet and .204 Ruger are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .19 Calhoon Hornet | .204 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1998 | 2004 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.198″ | 0.2039″ |
| Case length | 1.39″ | 1.85″ |
| Max pressure | 49,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 0.7 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 450 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | 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.
