Cartridge comparison
.256 Newton vs .264 Winchester Magnum
.256 Newton and .264 Winchester Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .256 Newton | .264 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1913 | 1959 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.264″ | 0.264″ |
| Case length | 2.4402″ | 2.5″ |
| Max pressure | — | 64,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 500 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.