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Cartridge comparison

.375 Winchester vs .38-55 Winchester

.375 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.375 Winchester.38-55 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19781884
Bullet diameter0.376″0.377″
Case length2.0201″2.085″
Max pressure52,000 psi30,000 psi
Recoil12–18 ft·lb3.5–5.5 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd200 yd

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.

ToolOverlay .375 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare