Cartridge comparison
11.5x51mm vs .450 Marlin
11.5x51mm and .450 Marlin are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11.5x51mm | .450 Marlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2009 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4524″ | 0.4583″ |
| Case length | 2.0157″ | 2.1″ |
| Max pressure | 58,015 psi | 43,500 psi |
| Recoil | 19.5–27.2 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 250 yd | 200 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.
