Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 Stevens vs .25 Stevens Short
Cartridge comparison
.25 Stevens vs .25 Stevens Short
.25 Stevens is faster (1,200 vs 1,050 fps); .25 Stevens carries more energy (208 vs 160 ft·lb).
.25 Stevens →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.25 Stevens Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25 Stevens | .25 Stevens Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1898 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.257″ | 0.257″ |
| Case length | 0.856″ | 0.59″ |
| Velocity | 1,100–1,200 fps | 1,000–1,050 fps |
| Energy | 175–208 ft·lb | 144–160 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 Stevens faster than .25 Stevens Short?
- .25 Stevens is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 1,050 fps.
- Does .25 Stevens hit harder than .25 Stevens Short?
- .25 Stevens carries more muzzle energy (208 vs 160 ft·lb).