Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Magnum vs .50 AE
Cartridge comparison
.44 Magnum vs .50 AE
.50 AE carries more energy (1,970 vs 1,200 ft·lb); .50 AE recoils less.
.44 Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 AE →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Magnum | .50 AE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1955 | 1988 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.285″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,650 fps | 1,400–1,650 fps |
| Energy | 750–1,200 ft·lb | 1,305–1,970 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 22–35 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Does .44 Magnum hit harder than .50 AE?
- .50 AE carries more muzzle energy (1,970 vs 1,200 ft·lb).