Cartridge comparison
.33-47 vs 8.6 Blackout
.33-47 and 8.6 Blackout are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .33-47 | 8.6 Blackout | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1884 | 2022 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.1299″ | 1.685″ |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| 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.
