Cartridge comparison
.45-50 Peabody vs .450 Marlin
.45-50 Peabody and .450 Marlin are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45-50 Peabody | .450 Marlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1872 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4559″ | 0.4583″ |
| Case length | 1.5496″ | 2.1″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 43,500 psi |
| Recoil | 12–18 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| 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.
