Lindcott Armory Compare / .455 Webley vs .476 Enfield
Cartridge comparison
.455 Webley vs .476 Enfield
.476 Enfield is faster (760 vs 700 fps); .476 Enfield carries more energy (340 vs 288 ft·lb).
.455 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.476 Enfield →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .455 Webley | .476 Enfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1887 | 1881 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.455″ | 0.455″ |
| Case length | 0.77″ | 0.87″ |
| Velocity | 600–700 fps | 720–760 fps |
| Energy | 175–288 ft·lb | 305–340 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 35 yd |
FAQs
- Is .455 Webley faster than .476 Enfield?
- .476 Enfield is faster — up to 760 fps versus 700 fps.
- Does .455 Webley hit harder than .476 Enfield?
- .476 Enfield carries more muzzle energy (340 vs 288 ft·lb).