Lindcott Armory Compare / .40-65 Winchester vs .40-82 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.40-65 Winchester vs .40-82 Winchester
.40-82 Winchester is faster (1,600 vs 1,500 fps); .40-82 Winchester carries more energy (1,705 vs 1,299 ft·lb).
.40-65 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.40-82 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .40-65 Winchester | .40-82 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1886 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.403″ | 0.403″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.4″ |
| Velocity | 1,380–1,500 fps | 1,400–1,600 fps |
| Energy | 1,100–1,299 ft·lb | 1,132–1,705 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 24,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .40-65 Winchester faster than .40-82 Winchester?
- .40-82 Winchester is faster — up to 1,600 fps versus 1,500 fps.
- Does .40-65 Winchester hit harder than .40-82 Winchester?
- .40-82 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (1,705 vs 1,299 ft·lb).