Cartridge comparison
.45-50 Peabody vs .45-60 Winchester
.45-50 Peabody and .45-60 Winchester are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45-50 Peabody | .45-60 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1872 | 1879 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4559″ | 0.4591″ |
| Case length | 1.5496″ | 1.8902″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 27,847 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
