Cartridge comparison
.450 Rigby vs .460 Steyr
.450 Rigby and .460 Steyr are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .450 Rigby | .460 Steyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1995 | 1990 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4591″ | 0.4579″ |
| Case length | 2.8937″ | 3.5433″ |
| Max pressure | 58,015 psi | 53,664 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 1500 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.