Lindcott Armory Compare / .577 Nitro Express 3" vs .600 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.577 Nitro Express 3" vs .600 Nitro Express
.577 Nitro Express 3" is faster (2,100 vs 2,050 fps); .600 Nitro Express carries more energy (8,398 vs 7,349 ft·lb); .577 Nitro Express 3" recoils less.
.577 Nitro Express 3" →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.600 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .577 Nitro Express 3" | .600 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1903 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.585″ | 0.62″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 1,950–2,100 fps | 1,850–2,050 fps |
| Energy | 6,338–7,349 ft·lb | 6,852–8,398 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .577 Nitro Express 3" faster than .600 Nitro Express?
- .577 Nitro Express 3" is faster — up to 2,100 fps versus 2,050 fps.
- Does .577 Nitro Express 3" hit harder than .600 Nitro Express?
- .600 Nitro Express carries more muzzle energy (8,398 vs 7,349 ft·lb).