Cartridge comparison
.585 Nyati vs .600 Nitro Express
.585 Nyati and .600 Nitro Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .585 Nyati | .600 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1994 | 1903 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.585″ | 0.62″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 3″ |
| Max pressure | 47,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 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.