Cartridge comparison
.577 Nitro Express 3" vs .600 Nitro Express
.577 Nitro Express 3" and .600 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .577 Nitro Express 3" | .600 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1903 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.5839″ | 0.62″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 75 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.