Compare / .28 Nosler vs 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird

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.28 Nosler vs 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird

7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird is faster (3,600 vs 3,300 fps); .28 Nosler carries more energy (4,229 vs 4,029 ft·lb).

.28 Nosler →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
100 yd · zero0″−144″144″ drop @ 1000 yd05001000Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
100 yd · zero0″−121″121″ drop @ 1000 yd05001000Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.28 Nosler7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20151996
Bullet ⌀0.284″0.284″
Case length2.59″2.82″
Velocity3,100–3,300 fps3,300–3,600 fps
Energy3,423–4,229 ft·lb3,384–4,029 ft·lb
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil30–42 ft·lb30–42 ft·lb
Eff. range1200 yd800 yd

FAQs

Is .28 Nosler faster than 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird?
7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird is faster — up to 3,600 fps versus 3,300 fps.
Does .28 Nosler hit harder than 7.21 Lazzeroni Firebird?
.28 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (4,229 vs 4,029 ft·lb).