Cartridge comparison
12.7x55mm vs .50-90 Sharps
12.7x55mm and .50-90 Sharps are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 12.7x55mm | .50-90 Sharps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1872 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.5122″ | 0.515″ |
| Case length | 2.1618″ | 2.5051″ |
| Max pressure | 61,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18.3–18.9 ft·lb | 48.1–61.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
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.
