Cartridge comparison
.25-45 Sharps vs .25 Creedmoor
.25-45 Sharps and .25 Creedmoor are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .25-45 Sharps | .25 Creedmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Centerfire Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2012 | 2025 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.257″ | 0.2571″ |
| Case length | 1.7591″ | 1.9201″ |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–5.9 ft·lb | 9–13 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 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.
