Lindcott Armory Compare / .375 Winchester vs .38-55 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.375 Winchester vs .38-55 Winchester
.375 Winchester is faster (2,400 vs 1,530 fps); .375 Winchester carries more energy (3,198 vs 1,403 ft·lb); .38-55 Winchester recoils less.
.375 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.38-55 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .375 Winchester | .38-55 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1978 | 1884 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.375″ | 0.379″ |
| Case length | 2.02″ | 2.085″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–2,400 fps | 1,320–1,530 fps |
| Energy | 2,150–3,198 ft·lb | 987–1,403 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 30,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .375 Winchester faster than .38-55 Winchester?
- .375 Winchester is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 1,530 fps.
- Does .375 Winchester hit harder than .38-55 Winchester?
- .375 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (3,198 vs 1,403 ft·lb).