Cartridge comparison
.45-120 Sharps vs .450 Nitro Express
.45-120 Sharps and .450 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45-120 Sharps | .450 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1898 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4579″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 3.25″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 44,237 psi |
| Recoil | 26.4–30.4 ft·lb | 70–95 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 100 yd |
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.
