Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Henry vs .46 Rimfire
Cartridge comparison
.44 Henry vs .46 Rimfire
.44 Henry is faster (1,200 vs 750 fps); .44 Henry carries more energy (690 vs 230 ft·lb); .46 Rimfire recoils less.
.44 Henry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.46 Rimfire →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Henry | .46 Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1866 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.446″ | 0.46″ |
| Case length | 0.875″ | 0.9″ |
| Velocity | 1,100–1,200 fps | 600–750 fps |
| Energy | 537–690 ft·lb | 180–230 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Henry faster than .46 Rimfire?
- .44 Henry is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 750 fps.
- Does .44 Henry hit harder than .46 Rimfire?
- .44 Henry carries more muzzle energy (690 vs 230 ft·lb).