Lindcott Armory Compare / .505 Gibbs vs .585 Nyati
Cartridge comparison
.505 Gibbs vs .585 Nyati
.585 Nyati is faster (2,500 vs 2,300 fps); .585 Nyati carries more energy (10,408 vs 6,200 ft·lb).
.505 Gibbs →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.585 Nyati →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .505 Gibbs | .585 Nyati | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1994 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.505″ | 0.585″ |
| Case length | 2.76″ | 2.8″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,300 fps | 2,350–2,500 fps |
| Energy | 5,400–6,200 ft·lb | 9,197–10,408 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 39,000 psi | 47,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 75–100 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .505 Gibbs faster than .585 Nyati?
- .585 Nyati is faster — up to 2,500 fps versus 2,300 fps.
- Does .505 Gibbs hit harder than .585 Nyati?
- .585 Nyati carries more muzzle energy (10,408 vs 6,200 ft·lb).