Lindcott Armory Compare / .275 Rigby vs 7mm-08 Remington
Cartridge comparison
.275 Rigby vs 7mm-08 Remington
7mm-08 Remington is faster (3,000 vs 2,850 fps); .275 Rigby carries more energy (3,159 vs 2,700 ft·lb).
.275 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm-08 Remington →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .275 Rigby | 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1980 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.235″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | 2,750–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,101–3,159 ft·lb | 2,300–2,700 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 51,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 12–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .275 Rigby faster than 7mm-08 Remington?
- 7mm-08 Remington is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,850 fps.
- Does .275 Rigby hit harder than 7mm-08 Remington?
- .275 Rigby carries more muzzle energy (3,159 vs 2,700 ft·lb).