Cartridge comparison
.358 Norma Magnum vs .400/360 Nitro Express
.358 Norma Magnum and .400/360 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .358 Norma Magnum | .400/360 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1959 | 1900 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3591″ | 0.358″ |
| Case length | 2.5197″ | 2.75″ |
| Max pressure | 63,817 psi | 31,900 psi |
| Recoil | 35–46.9 ft·lb | 30.3–32.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 175 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
