What is the .40-65 Sharps Straight?

The .40-65 Sharps Straight is a factory rifle cartridge in the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family.

What bullet diameter does the .40-65 Sharps Straight use?

The .40-65 Sharps Straight uses a bullet diameter of 0.404 inches.

What is the case type of the .40-65 Sharps Straight?

The .40-65 Sharps Straight has a Rimmed Bottlenecked case type.

What primer does the .40-65 Sharps Straight use?

The .40-65 Sharps Straight uses a Berdan primer.

What cartridges are in the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family?

The Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company family includes the .40-65 Sharps Straight and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

.40-65 Sharps Straight

Rifle Factory

Family	Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Case Type	Rimmed Bottlenecked
Primer	Berdan

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.404
Case Length	2.45
Neck Ø	0.419
Base Ø	0.555
Rim Ø	0.531

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