Lindcott Armory Compare / .585 Nyati vs .950 JDJ
Cartridge comparison
.585 Nyati vs .950 JDJ
.585 Nyati is faster (2,500 vs 2,100 fps); .950 JDJ carries more energy (35,213 vs 10,408 ft·lb); .585 Nyati recoils less.
.585 Nyati →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.950 JDJ →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .585 Nyati | .950 JDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1994 | 2005 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.585″ | 0.95″ |
| Case length | 2.8″ | 2.75″ |
| Velocity | 2,350–2,500 fps | 2,100 fps |
| Energy | 9,197–10,408 ft·lb | 35,213 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 47,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 75–100 ft·lb | 120–160 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .585 Nyati faster than .950 JDJ?
- .585 Nyati is faster — up to 2,500 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .585 Nyati hit harder than .950 JDJ?
- .950 JDJ carries more muzzle energy (35,213 vs 10,408 ft·lb).