.58 Rimfire

1865 · U.S. Army Ordnance Department · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: .58-60-500, .58 Musket Rimfire

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter14.73 mm (0.580")
Base Diameter15.5 mm (0.610")
Case Length38.1 mm (1.500")
Typical Bullet Weight32.4 g (500 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity290 m/s (951 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy1362 J (1005 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeRimfire
Cartridge TypeRimfire
Introduced1865

Firearms chambered in .58 Rimfire