Cartridge comparison
.40-60 Winchester vs .408 Winchester (CIP)
.40-60 Winchester and .408 Winchester (CIP) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .40-60 Winchester | .408 Winchester (CIP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1884 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.406″ | 0.4059″ |
| Case length | 1.8827″ | 2.0299″ |
| Max pressure | 27,847 psi | 59,466 psi |
| Recoil | 10.8–14.5 ft·lb | 11.1–12.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP 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.
