Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Rigby vs .458 Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.450 Rigby vs .458 Winchester Magnum
.450 Rigby is faster (2,500 vs 2,240 fps); .450 Rigby carries more energy (7,000 vs 5,570 ft·lb); .450 Rigby recoils less.
.450 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.458 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Rigby | .458 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1995 | 1956 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.992″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,500 fps | 2,050–2,240 fps |
| Energy | 5,900–7,000 ft·lb | 5,336–5,570 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,015 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 60–80 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Rigby faster than .458 Winchester Magnum?
- .450 Rigby is faster — up to 2,500 fps versus 2,240 fps.
- Does .450 Rigby hit harder than .458 Winchester Magnum?
- .450 Rigby carries more muzzle energy (7,000 vs 5,570 ft·lb).