Cartridge comparison
.44 Henry vs .56-56 Spencer
.44 Henry and .56-56 Spencer are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44 Henry | .56-56 Spencer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1860 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.446″ | 0.55″ |
| Case length | 0.9031″ | 0.8752″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 14,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 300 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.