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Cartridge comparison

4.6x30mm HK vs 5.7x28mm FN

4.6x30mm HK and 5.7x28mm FN are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

4.6x30mm HK5.7x28mm FN
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19991990
Bullet diameter0.1831″0.2244″
Case length1.2008″1.1378″
Max pressure58,015 psi48,500 psi
Recoil0.3–0.8 ft·lb2–4 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd200 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.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay 4.6x30mm HK and 5.7x28mm FN trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare