Cartridge comparison
.25 Stevens Short vs .255 Rook
.25 Stevens Short and .255 Rook are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .25 Stevens Short | .255 Rook | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1902 | 1880 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.251″ | 0.255″ |
| Case length | 0.5988″ | 1.15″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb | 0.5–0.51 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 75 yd | 100 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
