Lindcott Armory Compare / .277 Fury vs .280 British
Cartridge comparison
.277 Fury vs .280 British
.277 Fury is faster (3,000 vs 2,530 fps); .277 Fury carries more energy (2,780 vs 1,993 ft·lb); .280 British recoils less.
.277 Fury →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.280 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .277 Fury | .280 British | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2022 | 1948 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.277″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 1.709″ |
| Velocity | 2,830–3,000 fps | 2,415–2,530 fps |
| Energy | 2,402–2,780 ft·lb | 1,814–1,993 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 80,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 11–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .277 Fury faster than .280 British?
- .277 Fury is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,530 fps.
- Does .277 Fury hit harder than .280 British?
- .277 Fury carries more muzzle energy (2,780 vs 1,993 ft·lb).