Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 Raptor vs .50 Beowulf
Cartridge comparison
.45 Raptor vs .50 Beowulf
.45 Raptor is faster (3,000 vs 2,000 fps); .45 Raptor carries more energy (3,600 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .50 Beowulf recoils less.
.45 Raptor →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Beowulf →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 Raptor | .50 Beowulf | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2014 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.8″ | 1.65″ |
| Velocity | 2,200–3,000 fps | 1,700–2,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,900–3,600 ft·lb | 2,200–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–28 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 300 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 Raptor faster than .50 Beowulf?
- .45 Raptor is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,000 fps.
- Does .45 Raptor hit harder than .50 Beowulf?
- .45 Raptor carries more muzzle energy (3,600 vs 2,900 ft·lb).