Cartridge comparison
.38-56 Winchester vs .40-65 Winchester
.38-56 Winchester and .40-65 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38-56 Winchester | .40-65 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1887 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3775″ | 0.406″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.1″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–15 ft·lb | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 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.