Lindcott Armory Compare / 12.17x42mmRF vs .50 Remington Navy
Cartridge comparison
12.17x42mmRF vs .50 Remington Navy
12.17x42mmRF is faster (1,345 vs 800 fps); 12.17x42mmRF carries more energy (1,582 vs 426 ft·lb); .50 Remington Navy recoils less.
12.17x42mmRF →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Remington Navy →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 12.17x42mmRF | .50 Remington Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1867 | 1866 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.497″ | 0.505″ |
| Case length | 1.654″ | 0.87″ |
| Velocity | 1,280–1,345 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 1,433–1,582 ft·lb | 327–426 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is 12.17x42mmRF faster than .50 Remington Navy?
- 12.17x42mmRF is faster — up to 1,345 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does 12.17x42mmRF hit harder than .50 Remington Navy?
- 12.17x42mmRF carries more muzzle energy (1,582 vs 426 ft·lb).