Cartridge comparison
12.7x108mm Soviet vs .500 TLD
12.7x108mm Soviet and .500 TLD are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 12.7x108mm Soviet | .500 TLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1934 | 2018 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.511″ | 0.511″ |
| Case length | 4.252″ | 3.713″ |
| Max pressure | 44,237 psi | 53,664 psi |
| Recoil | 80–110 ft·lb | 333.7–350.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 2000 yd | 300 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.
