Cartridge comparison
.38-72 Winchester vs 9.3x62mm Mauser
.38-72 Winchester and 9.3x62mm Mauser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38-72 Winchester | 9.3x62mm Mauser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1905 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.378″ | 0.3661″ |
| Case length | 2.58″ | 2.4409″ |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 15.3 ft·lb | 22–30 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
