Lindcott Armory Compare / .500 Nitro Express vs .505 Gibbs
Cartridge comparison
.500 Nitro Express vs .505 Gibbs
.505 Gibbs is faster (2,300 vs 2,175 fps); .505 Gibbs carries more energy (6,200 vs 5,985 ft·lb).
.500 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.505 Gibbs →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .500 Nitro Express | .505 Gibbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1890 | 1911 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.51″ | 0.505″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 2.76″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,175 fps | 2,150–2,300 fps |
| Energy | 5,850–5,985 ft·lb | 5,400–6,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 41,000 psi | 39,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .500 Nitro Express faster than .505 Gibbs?
- .505 Gibbs is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,175 fps.
- Does .500 Nitro Express hit harder than .505 Gibbs?
- .505 Gibbs carries more muzzle energy (6,200 vs 5,985 ft·lb).