Cartridge comparison
.50-70 Government vs .50-90 Sharps
.50-70 Government and .50-90 Sharps are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .50-70 Government | .50-90 Sharps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1866 | 1872 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.515″ | 0.515″ |
| Case length | 1.772″ | 2.5051″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–28 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 300 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.