Cartridge comparison
.46 Rimfire vs .50 Remington Navy
.46 Rimfire and .50 Remington Navy are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .46 Rimfire | .50 Remington Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1866 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.456″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 0.8358″ | 0.8598″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 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.