Lindcott Armory Compare / .500 Nitro Express vs .577 Nitro Express 3"
Cartridge comparison
.500 Nitro Express vs .577 Nitro Express 3"
.500 Nitro Express is faster (2,175 vs 2,100 fps); .577 Nitro Express 3" carries more energy (7,349 vs 5,985 ft·lb); .577 Nitro Express 3" recoils less.
.500 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 ↗
| .500 Nitro Express | .577 Nitro Express 3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1890 | 1900 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.51″ | 0.585″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,175 fps | 1,950–2,100 fps |
| Energy | 5,850–5,985 ft·lb | 6,338–7,349 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 41,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 30–45 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .500 Nitro Express faster than .577 Nitro Express 3"?
- .500 Nitro Express is faster — up to 2,175 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .500 Nitro Express hit harder than .577 Nitro Express 3"?
- .577 Nitro Express 3" carries more muzzle energy (7,349 vs 5,985 ft·lb).