Lindcott Armory Compare / .577 Nitro Express 3" vs .577 Snider
Cartridge comparison
.577 Nitro Express 3" vs .577 Snider
.577 Nitro Express 3" is faster (2,100 vs 1,350 fps); .577 Nitro Express 3" carries more energy (7,349 vs 1,942 ft·lb); .577 Snider recoils less.
.577 Nitro Express 3" →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.577 Snider →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .577 Nitro Express 3" | .577 Snider | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1866 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.585″ | 0.57″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 1.95″ |
| Velocity | 1,950–2,100 fps | 1,200–1,350 fps |
| Energy | 6,338–7,349 ft·lb | 1,535–1,942 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 400 yd |
FAQs
- Is .577 Nitro Express 3" faster than .577 Snider?
- .577 Nitro Express 3" is faster — up to 2,100 fps versus 1,350 fps.
- Does .577 Nitro Express 3" hit harder than .577 Snider?
- .577 Nitro Express 3" carries more muzzle energy (7,349 vs 1,942 ft·lb).