.40-72 Winchester

1895 · Winchester Repeating Arms Company · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .40-72 WCF

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter10.41 mm (0.410")
Neck Diameter10.92 mm (0.430")
Base Diameter12.37 mm (0.487")
Case Length66.55 mm (2.620")
Overall Length80.01 mm (3.150")
Typical Bullet Weight21.06 g (325 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity442 m/s (1450 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy2060 J (1519 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle
Cartridge TypeRimmed
Introduced1895

Firearms chambered in .40-72 Winchester