Cartridge comparison
.375 Nitro Express 2 1/2" Velopex vs 9.5x57mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer
.375 Nitro Express 2 1/2" Velopex and 9.5x57mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .375 Nitro Express 2 1/2" Velopex | 9.5x57mm Mannlicher-Schoenauer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1910 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.375″ | 0.376″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.2441″ |
| Max pressure | 38,000 psi | 44,237 psi |
| Recoil | 21.1 ft·lb | 23–26 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
