Cartridge comparison
.45 HP vs .476 Enfield
.45 HP and .476 Enfield are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45 HP | .476 Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1985 | 1881 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.452″ | 0.455″ |
| Case length | 0.8583″ | 0.876″ |
| Max pressure | 18,855 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10.3–12.5 ft·lb | 12.4–13.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not 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.
