Lindcott Armory Compare / .50-70 Government vs .50 Remington Navy
Cartridge comparison
.50-70 Government vs .50 Remington Navy
.50-70 Government is faster (1,350 vs 800 fps); .50-70 Government carries more energy (1,820 vs 426 ft·lb); .50 Remington Navy recoils less.
.50-70 Government →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Remington Navy →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .50-70 Government | .50 Remington Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1866 | 1866 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.515″ | 0.505″ |
| Case length | 1.75″ | 0.87″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,350 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 1,440–1,820 ft·lb | 327–426 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–28 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .50-70 Government faster than .50 Remington Navy?
- .50-70 Government is faster — up to 1,350 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .50-70 Government hit harder than .50 Remington Navy?
- .50-70 Government carries more muzzle energy (1,820 vs 426 ft·lb).