Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Bushmaster vs .499 LWR
Cartridge comparison
.450 Bushmaster vs .499 LWR
.450 Bushmaster is faster (2,300 vs 2,200 fps); .499 LWR carries more energy (3,400 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .450 Bushmaster recoils less.
.450 Bushmaster →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.499 LWR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Bushmaster | .499 LWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 2000 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.499″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.6″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,300 fps | 1,600–2,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,900 ft·lb | 2,600–3,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 38,500 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Bushmaster faster than .499 LWR?
- .450 Bushmaster is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,200 fps.
- Does .450 Bushmaster hit harder than .499 LWR?
- .499 LWR carries more muzzle energy (3,400 vs 2,900 ft·lb).