Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Bushmaster vs .50 Beowulf
Cartridge comparison
.450 Bushmaster vs .50 Beowulf
.450 Bushmaster is faster (2,300 vs 2,000 fps); .50 Beowulf recoils less.
.450 Bushmaster →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Beowulf →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Bushmaster | .50 Beowulf | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2007 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.7″ | 1.65″ |
| Velocity | 2,100–2,300 fps | 1,700–2,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,400–2,900 ft·lb | 2,200–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 38,500 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–20 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Bushmaster faster than .50 Beowulf?
- .450 Bushmaster is faster — up to 2,300 fps versus 2,000 fps.