Cartridge comparison
.25-20 Single Shot vs .25-20 Winchester
.25-20 Single Shot and .25-20 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .25-20 Single Shot | .25-20 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1882 | 1895 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.258″ | 0.2579″ |
| Case length | 1.635″ | 1.3299″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 28,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2 ft·lb | 0.94–1.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 125 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.
