Lindcott Armory Compare / .577 Tyrannosaur vs .600 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.577 Tyrannosaur vs .600 Nitro Express
.577 Tyrannosaur is faster (2,460 vs 2,050 fps); .577 Tyrannosaur carries more energy (10,077 vs 8,398 ft·lb); .577 Tyrannosaur recoils less.
.577 Tyrannosaur →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.600 Nitro Express →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .577 Tyrannosaur | .600 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1993 | 1903 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.585″ | 0.62″ |
| Case length | 3″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,460 fps | 1,850–2,050 fps |
| Energy | 10,077 ft·lb | 6,852–8,398 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .577 Tyrannosaur faster than .600 Nitro Express?
- .577 Tyrannosaur is faster — up to 2,460 fps versus 2,050 fps.
- Does .577 Tyrannosaur hit harder than .600 Nitro Express?
- .577 Tyrannosaur carries more muzzle energy (10,077 vs 8,398 ft·lb).