Lindcott Armory Compare / .38-56 Winchester vs .40-65 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.38-56 Winchester vs .40-65 Winchester
.38-56 Winchester is faster (1,560 vs 1,500 fps); .38-56 Winchester carries more energy (1,378 vs 1,299 ft·lb); .38-56 Winchester recoils less.
.38-56 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.40-65 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .38-56 Winchester | .40-65 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1887 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.377″ | 0.403″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 1,460–1,560 fps | 1,380–1,500 fps |
| Energy | 1,207–1,378 ft·lb | 1,100–1,299 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–15 ft·lb | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .38-56 Winchester faster than .40-65 Winchester?
- .38-56 Winchester is faster — up to 1,560 fps versus 1,500 fps.
- Does .38-56 Winchester hit harder than .40-65 Winchester?
- .38-56 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (1,378 vs 1,299 ft·lb).