Cartridge comparison
.38-72 Winchester vs .400/375 Belted Nitro Express
.38-72 Winchester and .400/375 Belted Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38-72 Winchester | .400/375 Belted Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1905 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.378″ | 0.375″ |
| Case length | 2.58″ | 2.5″ |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 31,900 psi |
| Recoil | 15.3 ft·lb | 29.4–30.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 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.
