Lindcott Armory Compare / .276 Pedersen vs .280 British
Cartridge comparison
.276 Pedersen vs .280 British
.276 Pedersen is faster (2,700 vs 2,530 fps); .276 Pedersen carries more energy (2,190 vs 1,993 ft·lb); .276 Pedersen recoils less.
.276 Pedersen →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.280 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .276 Pedersen | .280 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1923 | 1948 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2″ | 1.709″ |
| Velocity | 2,550–2,700 fps | 2,415–2,530 fps |
| Energy | 1,804–2,190 ft·lb | 1,814–1,993 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–13 ft·lb | 11–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .276 Pedersen faster than .280 British?
- .276 Pedersen is faster — up to 2,700 fps versus 2,530 fps.
- Does .276 Pedersen hit harder than .280 British?
- .276 Pedersen carries more muzzle energy (2,190 vs 1,993 ft·lb).