Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Rigby vs .460 Steyr
Cartridge comparison
.450 Rigby vs .460 Steyr
.460 Steyr carries more energy (7,500 vs 7,000 ft·lb).
.450 Rigby →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.460 Steyr →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Rigby | .460 Steyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1995 | 1990 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.992″ | 3.543″ |
| Velocity | 2,300–2,500 fps | 2,300–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 5,900–7,000 ft·lb | 6,000–7,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 58,015 psi | 53,664 psi |
| Recoil | 55–75 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Does .450 Rigby hit harder than .460 Steyr?
- .460 Steyr carries more muzzle energy (7,500 vs 7,000 ft·lb).