Cartridge comparison
.40-65 Winchester vs .45-70 Government
.40-65 Winchester and .45-70 Government are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .40-65 Winchester | .45-70 Government | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1873 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.406″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.1051″ |
| Max pressure | 24,000 psi | 28,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 25–70 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 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.