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Cartridge comparison

.20 Tactical vs 4.85x49mm

.20 Tactical and 4.85x49mm are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .20 Tactical and 4.85x49mm trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.20 Tactical4.85x49mm
TypeWildcatRifle
Introduced20001980
Bullet diameter0.204″0.197″
Case length1.7598″1.925″
Max pressure63,000 psi52,000 psi
Recoil4–6 ft·lb1.5–1.8 ft·lb
Effective range350 yd400 yd
SAAMIWildcatNot SAAMI standardized
CIPNot standardizedNot 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.

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