Cartridge comparison
.38 Long Rimfire vs .38 Short Rimfire
.38 Long Rimfire and .38 Short Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38 Long Rimfire | .38 Short Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1868 | 1861 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.374″ | 0.374″ |
| Case length | 0.874″ | 0.7299″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 13,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.2 ft·lb | 1.2–1.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 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.
