Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Henry vs .56-56 Spencer
Cartridge comparison
.44 Henry vs .56-56 Spencer
.56-56 Spencer carries more energy (1,150 vs 690 ft·lb); .44 Henry recoils less.
.44 Henry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.56-56 Spencer →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Henry | .56-56 Spencer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1860 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.446″ | 0.55″ |
| Case length | 0.875″ | 0.875″ |
| Velocity | 1,100–1,200 fps | 1,000–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 537–690 ft·lb | 778–1,150 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 14,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Does .44 Henry hit harder than .56-56 Spencer?
- .56-56 Spencer carries more muzzle energy (1,150 vs 690 ft·lb).