Cartridge comparison
.356 Winchester vs .360 Nitro Express 2 1/4"
.356 Winchester and .360 Nitro Express 2 1/4" are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .356 Winchester | .360 Nitro Express 2 1/4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1982 | 1905 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.358″ | 0.3669″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.25″ |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 35,534 psi |
| Recoil | 20–28 ft·lb | 12.8–14.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP 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.
