Cartridge comparison
.44 Henry vs .46 Rimfire
.44 Henry and .46 Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Henry | .46 Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.446″ | 0.456″ |
| Case length | 0.9031″ | 0.8358″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
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.