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Cartridge comparison

.40-82 Winchester vs .405 Winchester

.40-82 Winchester and .405 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .40-82 Winchester and .405 Winchester trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.40-82 Winchester.405 Winchester
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced18861904
Bullet diameter0.4059″0.4115″
Case length2.3902″2.5831″
Max pressure24,000 psi46,000 psi
Recoil12–18 ft·lb34.1–43.9 ft·lb
Effective range200 yd200 yd
SAAMINot SAAMI standardizedSAAMI standardized
CIPCIP standardizedCIP standardized
ObsoleteObsolete—

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.

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