Cartridge comparison
.41 Long vs .44 Henry
.41 Long and .44 Henry are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .41 Long | .44 Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1863 | 1860 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.406″ | 0.446″ |
| Case length | 0.9299″ | 0.9031″ |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 4.1–5.5 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 100 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not 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.
