Cartridge comparison
.577/450 Martini-Henry vs .577 Snider
.577/450 Martini-Henry and .577 Snider are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .577/450 Martini-Henry | .577 Snider | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.465″ | 0.57″ |
| Case length | 2.326″ | 2″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–38 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 400 yd | 400 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.