Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 Winchester Magnum vs .475 Wildey Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.45 Winchester Magnum vs .475 Wildey Magnum
.475 Wildey Magnum is faster (1,700 vs 1,400 fps); .475 Wildey Magnum carries more energy (1,608 vs 1,131 ft·lb); .45 Winchester Magnum recoils less.
.45 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.475 Wildey Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 Winchester Magnum | .475 Wildey Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1979 | 1977 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.451″ | 0.475″ |
| Case length | 1.198″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,400 fps | 1,300–1,700 fps |
| Energy | 736–1,131 ft·lb | 562–1,608 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 30–45 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 Winchester Magnum faster than .475 Wildey Magnum?
- .475 Wildey Magnum is faster — up to 1,700 fps versus 1,400 fps.
- Does .45 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .475 Wildey Magnum?
- .475 Wildey Magnum carries more muzzle energy (1,608 vs 1,131 ft·lb).