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Cartridge comparison

.45 Super vs .460 Rowland

.45 Super and .460 Rowland are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.45 Super.460 Rowland
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19881998
Bullet diameter0.451″0.452″
Case length0.898″0.9571″
Max pressure28,000 psi40,000 psi
Recoil6–10 ft·lb6–10 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd75 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.

ToolOverlay .45 Super and .460 Rowland trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare