Compare / .303 British vs .577/450 Martini-Henry
Cartridge comparison
.303 British vs .577/450 Martini-Henry
.303 British is faster (2,690 vs 1,450 fps); .303 British carries more energy (2,600 vs 2,244 ft·lb); .303 British recoils less.
.303 British →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.577/450 Martini-Henry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .303 British | .577/450 Martini-Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1889 | 1871 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.311″ | 0.457″ |
| Case length | 2.222″ | 2.348″ |
| Velocity | 2,440–2,690 fps | 1,350–1,450 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,600 ft·lb | 1,942–2,244 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 49,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 16–22 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .303 British faster than .577/450 Martini-Henry?
- .303 British is faster — up to 2,690 fps versus 1,450 fps.
- Does .303 British hit harder than .577/450 Martini-Henry?
- .303 British carries more muzzle energy (2,600 vs 2,244 ft·lb).
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