Lindcott Armory Compare / .585 Nyati vs .600 Nitro Express
Cartridge comparison
.585 Nyati vs .600 Nitro Express
.585 Nyati is faster (2,500 vs 2,050 fps); .585 Nyati carries more energy (10,408 vs 8,398 ft·lb); .585 Nyati recoils less.
.585 Nyati →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 ↗
| .585 Nyati | .600 Nitro Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1994 | 1903 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.585″ | 0.62″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 3″ |
| Velocity | 2,350–2,500 fps | 1,850–2,050 fps |
| Energy | 9,197–10,408 ft·lb | 6,852–8,398 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 47,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 90–130 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .585 Nyati faster than .600 Nitro Express?
- .585 Nyati is faster — up to 2,500 fps versus 2,050 fps.
- Does .585 Nyati hit harder than .600 Nitro Express?
- .585 Nyati carries more muzzle energy (10,408 vs 8,398 ft·lb).