Lindcott Armory Compare / .470 Nitro Express vs .577 Nitro Express 3"
Cartridge comparison
.470 Nitro Express vs .577 Nitro Express 3"
.470 Nitro Express is faster (2,200 vs 2,100 fps); .577 Nitro Express 3" carries more energy (7,349 vs 5,373 ft·lb); .577 Nitro Express 3" recoils less.
.470 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.577 Nitro Express 3" →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .470 Nitro Express | .577 Nitro Express 3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1900 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.474″ | 0.585″ |
| Case length | 3.25″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,200 fps | 1,950–2,100 fps |
| Energy | 4,896–5,373 ft·lb | 6,338–7,349 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 39,160 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 65–85 ft·lb | 30–45 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .470 Nitro Express faster than .577 Nitro Express 3"?
- .470 Nitro Express is faster — up to 2,200 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .470 Nitro Express hit harder than .577 Nitro Express 3"?
- .577 Nitro Express 3" carries more muzzle energy (7,349 vs 5,373 ft·lb).