Cartridge comparison
.461 No. 1 Gibbs vs .500-450 No.2 Musket
.461 No. 1 Gibbs and .500-450 No.2 Musket are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .461 No. 1 Gibbs | .500-450 No.2 Musket | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1879 | 1880 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.461″ | 0.451″ |
| Case length | 2.35″ | 2.3437″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 38.2 ft·lb | 38.3–63.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
