Lindcott Armory Compare / .45-120 Sharps vs .45-90 Sharps
Cartridge comparison
.45-120 Sharps vs .45-90 Sharps
.45-120 Sharps and .45-90 Sharps are both catalogued in the reference — see the full spec comparison below.
.45-90 Sharps →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45-120 Sharps | .45-90 Sharps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1877 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.457″ | 0.457″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 2.875″ |
| Velocity | — | 1,350–1,600 fps |
| Energy | — | 1,214–2,844 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | — | 500 yd |