Cartridge comparison
.38-50 Ballard Everlasting vs .38-55 Winchester
.38-50 Ballard Everlasting and .38-55 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38-50 Ballard Everlasting | .38-55 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1882 | 1884 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.376″ | 0.377″ |
| Case length | 2″ | 2.085″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 30,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–11 ft·lb | 10.1–10.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | 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.
