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Cartridge comparison

.38-55 Winchester vs .38-56 Winchester

.38-55 Winchester and .38-56 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.38-55 Winchester.38-56 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18841887
Bullet diameter0.377″0.3775″
Case length2.085″2.1″
Max pressure30,000 psi18,000 psi
Recoil3.5–5.5 ft·lb10–15 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 .38-55 Winchester and .38-56 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare