Cartridge comparison
.38-50 Ballard Everlasting vs .38 Holden
.38-50 Ballard Everlasting and .38 Holden are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38-50 Ballard Everlasting | .38 Holden | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1882 | 1890 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.376″ | 0.379″ |
| Case length | 2″ | 1.8799″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–11 ft·lb | 7–11 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
