Cartridge comparison
.275 Rigby vs .280 Remington
.275 Rigby and .280 Remington are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .275 Rigby | .280 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1957 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2854″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.2441″ | 2.5402″ |
| Max pressure | 51,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 13–18 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 500 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.