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Lindcott Armory

Rifle · Proprietary

.50-100 Winchester

Also known as .50-100 · .50-100 Win · .50-100 Express

Winchester single-shot and Model 1886 cartridge between the .50-90 and .50-110 in powder charge; used for large North American game..

Caliber
0.512″ · 13.005 mm
Introduced
1884
Case
Rimmed
Status
Discontinued

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Velocity1,455–1,605 fps
Energy2,115–2,574 ft·lb · est.
Identity
Introduced
1884
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Winchester
Standard
Proprietary
Status
Discontinued
Availability
Rare
Build
Primer
Berdan Large Rifle
Case type
Rimmed
Pressure & range
Max pressure
22,000 psi
Eff. range
150 yd

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · velocity only, no drag model · 100 yd zero0–500 yd
-140" -120" -100" -80" -60" -40" -20" 0" Line of sight 0 yd 50 yd 100 yd 150 yd 200 yd 250 yd 300 yd 350 yd 400 yd 450 yd 500 yd 100 yd zero 135″ drop @ 500 yd
Drop Zero

Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .50-100 Winchester, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.

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Parent case

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

SAAMI · approximate
Measuremmin
Bullet ⌀ 13.010.512 ~
Neck ⌀ 13.560.534 ·
Shoulder ⌀ n/a
Shoulder angle n/a
Base ⌀ 13.990.551 ·
Rim ⌀ 15.420.607 ·
Belt ⌀ n/a
Rim thickness
Neck length n/a
Case length 60.962.400 ·
Overall length 69.852.750 ·

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .50-100 Winchester is highlighted below.

Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory

Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.

Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

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History

Part of Winchester's big-bore black powder lineup for the Model 1886 lever-action and Model 1885 single-shot rifles, the .50-100 occupied the middle ground between the .50-90 and .50-110. Like its siblings it is a black powder cartridge capable of taking the largest North American game at moderate ranges.

FAQs

What bullet diameter is .50-100 Winchester?
.50-100 Winchester uses a 0.512″ (13.005 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .50-100 Winchester still in production?
.50-100 Winchester is discontinued; typical availability is rare.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →