Cartridge comparison
.44-77 Sharps vs .45 Blaser
.44-77 Sharps and .45 Blaser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44-77 Sharps | .45 Blaser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1869 | 2002 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.446″ | 0.4583″ |
| Case length | 2.25″ | 2.1654″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 53,664 psi |
| Recoil | 20.9–22.6 ft·lb | 18.1–22.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
