Cartridge comparison
.46 Long Rimfire vs .46 Short Rimfire
.46 Long Rimfire and .46 Short Rimfire are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .46 Long Rimfire | .46 Short Rimfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Rimfire |
| Introduced | 1866 | 1864 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.459″ | 0.456″ |
| Case length | 1.0988″ | 0.8358″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6.3–7.2 ft·lb | 3.9–5.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 75 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
