Cartridge comparison
.505 Gibbs vs .700 Nitro Express
.505 Gibbs and .700 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .505 Gibbs | .700 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1911 | 1988 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.5051″ | 0.7″ |
| Case length | 3.15″ | 3.5″ |
| Max pressure | 39,000 psi | 39,885 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 75 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.