Lindcott Armory Compare / .505 Gibbs vs .700 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.505 Gibbs vs .700 Nitro Express
.505 Gibbs is faster (2,300 vs 2,000 fps); .700 Nitro Express carries more energy (8,900 vs 6,200 ft·lb); .505 Gibbs recoils less.
.505 Gibbs →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.700 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .505 Gibbs | .700 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1988 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.505″ | 0.7″ |
| Case length | 2.76″ | 3.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,150–2,300 fps | 2,000 fps |
| Energy | 5,400–6,200 ft·lb | 8,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 39,000 psi | 39,885 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .505 Gibbs faster than .700 Nitro Express?
- .505 Gibbs is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,000 fps.
- Does .505 Gibbs hit harder than .700 Nitro Express?
- .700 Nitro Express carries more muzzle energy (8,900 vs 6,200 ft·lb).