Cartridge comparison
.40-90 Bullard vs .405 Winchester
.40-90 Bullard and .405 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .40-90 Bullard | .405 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1886 | 1904 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.413″ | 0.4115″ |
| Case length | 2.04″ | 2.5831″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 46,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–20 ft·lb | 34.1–43.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
