Lindcott Armory Rifle · Proprietary
.510 DTC EUROP
European alternative to .50 BMG.
- Caliber
- 0.511″ · 12.98 mm
- Introduced
- 2003
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- .50 BMG
- Primary use
- Military, Target
- Status
- Limited
- Introduced
- 2003
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- France/United States
- Inventor
- DTICA (Thierry Balcon / Patrick Labrout)
- Manufacturer
- DTC (Defense Technology Corporation)
- Standard
- Proprietary
- Status
- Limited
- Availability
- Scarce
- Case capacity
- 290 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:15
- Primer
- .50 BMG primer
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 55,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 2000 yd
- Max range
- 7500 yd
- Recoil
- 60–80 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Hornady ELD-M 750gr 750 gr, 2,750 fps, BC 0.530 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2750 | 12588 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 2665 | 11821 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 2580 | 11087 | -3.4″ | -1.6 |
| 300 yd | 2498 | 10388 | -11.9″ | -3.8 |
| 400 yd | 2416 | 9721 | -26.2″ | -6.2 |
| 500 yd | 2337 | 9090 | -46.3″ | -8.8 |
| 600 yd | 2258 | 8492 | -72.7″ | -11.6 |
| 700 yd | 2181 | 7922 | -106.1″ | -14.5 |
| 800 yd | 2106 | 7384 | -146.8″ | -17.5 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
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Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 12.98 | 0.511 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 14.22 | 0.560 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 19.28 | 0.759 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 18.8° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 20.38 | 0.802 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 20.42 | 0.804 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 2.26 | 0.089 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 16.66 | 0.656 | ≈ |
| Case length | 96.14 | 3.785 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 137.47 | 5.412 | ✓ |
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. .510 DTC EUROP is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 20 active loads across 18 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady | ELD-M 750gr | 750 | ELD-M | 2,750 | 12,592 | 0.530 G7 |
| DTC EUROP | OTM Match | 690 | OTM | 2,800 | 12,010 | — |
| DTC EUROP | FMJ Match | 690 | FMJ | 2,800 | 12,010 | — |
| Nammo | FMJ Match | 690 | FMJ | 2,800 | 12,010 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJBT 660gr | 660 | FMJBT | 2,800 | 11,488 | — |
| RUAG Ammotec | Swiss P FMJBT 800gr | 800 | FMJBT | 2,750 | 13,431 | — |
| DTC EUROP | FMJBT Match 800gr | 800 | FMJBT | 2,750 | 13,431 | — |
| Lapua | FMJBT 800gr | 800 | FMJBT | 2,750 | 13,431 | — |
| Berger | OTM 750gr | 750 | OTM | 2,750 | 12,592 | — |
| Jamison | Custom | 660 | FMJ | 2,700 | 10,682 | — |
| Doubletap | Hardcast | 660 | FMJ | 2,700 | 10,682 | — |
| HSM Ammunition | Cowboy | 660 | FMJ | 2,700 | 10,682 | — |
| Hirtenberger | Standard | 660 | FMJ | 2,700 | 10,682 | — |
| OWS | Standard | 660 | FMJ | 2,700 | 10,682 | — |
| Fiocchi | Match | 660 | FMJ-BT | 2,700 | 10,682 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
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Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed in 2003 to circumvent European regulations prohibiting civilian ownership of military-caliber ammunition. By changing dimensions slightly from .50 BMG, it became legally distinct. Popular in France and other European countries with .50 BMG restrictions. Ballistically very similar to .50 BMG. Allows European shooters and manufacturers to work with .50-caliber-class cartridges legally.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .510 DTC EUROP use?
- .510 DTC EUROP typically uses a 1:15 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .510 DTC EUROP?
- .510 DTC EUROP uses a 0.511″ (12.98 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .510 DTC EUROP still in production?
- .510 DTC EUROP is limited; typical availability is scarce.
- What is .510 DTC EUROP used for?
- .510 DTC EUROP is primarily used for military, target.
- What is .510 DTC EUROP based on?
- .510 DTC EUROP is derived from the .50 BMG case.
Sources & provenance
- StandardSAAMI — ANSI/SAAMI Z299 — Cartridge & Chamber Drawingsarchived
- StandardC.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 20 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →