Cartridge comparison
.256 Winchester Magnum vs .260 PICRA
.256 Winchester Magnum and .260 PICRA are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .256 Winchester Magnum | .260 PICRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1961 | 1998 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2571″ | 0.2642″ |
| Case length | 1.2811″ | 1.5157″ |
| Max pressure | 50,763 psi | 56,565 psi |
| Recoil | 7.1–8 ft·lb | 11.3–14.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 50 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.
