Lindcott Armory Compare / .275 Rigby vs .284 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.275 Rigby vs .284 Winchester
.284 Winchester is faster (3,000 vs 2,850 fps); .275 Rigby carries more energy (3,159 vs 2,900 ft·lb).
.275 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.284 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .275 Rigby | .284 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1963 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.235″ | 2.17″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,800–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,101–3,159 ft·lb | 2,435–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 51,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .275 Rigby faster than .284 Winchester?
- .284 Winchester is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .275 Rigby hit harder than .284 Winchester?
- .275 Rigby carries more muzzle energy (3,159 vs 2,900 ft·lb).