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Cartridge comparison

.45 Winchester Magnum vs .460 Rowland

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

Side by side

.45 Winchester Magnum.460 Rowland
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19791998
Bullet diameter0.452″0.452″
Case length1.198″0.9571″
Max pressure40,000 psi40,000 psi
Recoil5–8 ft·lb6–10 ft·lb
Effective range75 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 Winchester Magnum and .460 Rowland trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare