Lindcott Armory Compare / .577/450 Martini-Henry vs .577 Snider
Cartridge comparison
.577/450 Martini-Henry vs .577 Snider
.577/450 Martini-Henry is faster (1,450 vs 1,350 fps); .577/450 Martini-Henry carries more energy (2,244 vs 1,942 ft·lb).
.577/450 Martini-Henry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.577 Snider →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .577/450 Martini-Henry | .577 Snider | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1866 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.457″ | 0.57″ |
| Case length | 2.348″ | 1.95″ |
| Velocity | 1,350–1,450 fps | 1,200–1,350 fps |
| Energy | 1,942–2,244 ft·lb | 1,535–1,942 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–38 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .577/450 Martini-Henry faster than .577 Snider?
- .577/450 Martini-Henry is faster — up to 1,450 fps versus 1,350 fps.
- Does .577/450 Martini-Henry hit harder than .577 Snider?
- .577/450 Martini-Henry carries more muzzle energy (2,244 vs 1,942 ft·lb).