Cartridge comparison
.44 Evans Long vs .44 WCF XL
.44 Evans Long and .44 WCF XL are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Evans Long | .44 WCF XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1877 | 1880 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.419″ | 0.427″ |
| Case length | 1.5″ | 1.5626″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7.3–10 ft·lb | 3.9–5.7 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 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.
