Cartridge comparison
.276 Pedersen vs .280 British
.276 Pedersen and .280 British are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .276 Pedersen | .280 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1923 | 1948 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.2842″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.0228″ | 1.7094″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–13 ft·lb | 11–16 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 750 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.