Lindcott Armory Compare / .45-75 Winchester vs .45-90 Sharps
Cartridge comparison
.45-75 Winchester vs .45-90 Sharps
.45-90 Sharps is faster (1,600 vs 1,480 fps); .45-90 Sharps carries more energy (2,844 vs 1,701 ft·lb).
.45-75 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45-90 Sharps →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45-75 Winchester | .45-90 Sharps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1876 | 1877 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.454″ | 0.457″ |
| Case length | 1.89″ | 2.875″ |
| Velocity | 1,380–1,480 fps | 1,350–1,600 fps |
| Energy | 1,480–1,701 ft·lb | 1,214–2,844 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 12–18 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 175 yd | 500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45-75 Winchester faster than .45-90 Sharps?
- .45-90 Sharps is faster — up to 1,600 fps versus 1,480 fps.
- Does .45-75 Winchester hit harder than .45-90 Sharps?
- .45-90 Sharps carries more muzzle energy (2,844 vs 1,701 ft·lb).