Lindcott Armory Compare / .500 Nitro Express vs .577 Tyrannosaur
Cartridge comparison
.500 Nitro Express vs .577 Tyrannosaur
.577 Tyrannosaur is faster (2,460 vs 2,175 fps); .577 Tyrannosaur carries more energy (10,077 vs 5,985 ft·lb).
.500 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.577 Tyrannosaur →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .500 Nitro Express | .577 Tyrannosaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1890 | 1993 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.51″ | 0.585″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,175 fps | 2,460 fps |
| Energy | 5,850–5,985 ft·lb | 10,077 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 41,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .500 Nitro Express faster than .577 Tyrannosaur?
- .577 Tyrannosaur is faster — up to 2,460 fps versus 2,175 fps.
- Does .500 Nitro Express hit harder than .577 Tyrannosaur?
- .577 Tyrannosaur carries more muzzle energy (10,077 vs 5,985 ft·lb).