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.40-60 Win.
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | .40-60 Win. |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.404" | 10.26mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 1.870" | 47.50mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.100" | 53.34mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 27847 psi | 1920 bar |
Case Capacity: | 59.0 Grains of Water | 3.83 cm3 |
CID: | CID_626 |
Last updated: | 2/20/2025 |
- The .40-60 Winchester cartridge is an obsolete centerfire rifle cartridge that was developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in the 1870s. It was designed for use in single-shot, lever-action, and slide-action rifles.
The .40-60 Winchester cartridge features a rimmed brass case with a bullet diameter of .406 inches (10.31 mm) and a case length of 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). It typically uses a 210-grain (14 g) lead bullet propelled by a black powder charge.
The .40-60 Winchester cartridge was popular among hunters and shooters in the late 19th century, and it was used to take a variety of game, including deer, elk, and bear. However, the cartridge was eventually replaced by newer, more powerful cartridges, such as the .30-30 Winchester and the .45-70 Government, and it fell out of favor.
Today, the .40-60 Winchester cartridge is considered to be an obsolete and rare cartridge, and it is primarily used by collectors and antique firearms enthusiasts. 
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