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Cartridge comparison

.25 Stevens vs .25 Stevens Short

.25 Stevens and .25 Stevens Short are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.25 Stevens.25 Stevens Short
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18981898
Bullet diameter0.251″0.251″
Case length1.1252″0.5988″
Max pressure18,000 psi18,000 psi
Recoil0.3–0.8 ft·lb0.3–0.8 ft·lb
Effective range100 yd75 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.

ToolOverlay .25 Stevens and .25 Stevens Short trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare