Cartridge comparison
.44 Henry Rimfire vs .46 Short Rimfire
.44 Henry Rimfire and .46 Short Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Henry Rimfire | .46 Short Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1864 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.446″ | 0.456″ |
| Case length | 0.9031″ | 0.8358″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.4–3.8 ft·lb | 3.9–5.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 50 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.
