Cartridge comparison
.44-77 Sharps vs .44-95 Peabody
.44-77 Sharps and .44-95 Peabody are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44-77 Sharps | .44-95 Peabody | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1869 | 1877 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.446″ | 0.443″ |
| Case length | 2.25″ | 2.31″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20.9–22.6 ft·lb | 23.9–31.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 1000 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
