Lindcott Armory Compare / .275 Rigby vs .280 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.275 Rigby vs .280 Remington
.280 Remington is faster (3,000 vs 2,850 fps); .275 Rigby carries more energy (3,159 vs 3,100 ft·lb); .275 Rigby recoils less.
.275 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.280 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .275 Rigby | .280 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1957 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.235″ | 2.54″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,800–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,101–3,159 ft·lb | 2,800–3,100 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 51,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 13–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 700 yd |
FAQs
- Is .275 Rigby faster than .280 Remington?
- .280 Remington is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .275 Rigby hit harder than .280 Remington?
- .275 Rigby carries more muzzle energy (3,159 vs 3,100 ft·lb).