Lindcott Armory Compare / .450 Marlin vs .458 Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.450 Marlin vs .458 Winchester Magnum
.458 Winchester Magnum is faster (2,240 vs 2,225 fps); .458 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (5,570 vs 4,392 ft·lb); .450 Marlin recoils less.
.450 Marlin →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.458 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .450 Marlin | .458 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2000 | 1956 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,000–2,225 fps | 2,050–2,240 fps |
| Energy | 2,664–4,392 ft·lb | 5,336–5,570 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 43,500 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 60–80 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .450 Marlin faster than .458 Winchester Magnum?
- .458 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 2,240 fps versus 2,225 fps.
- Does .450 Marlin hit harder than .458 Winchester Magnum?
- .458 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,570 vs 4,392 ft·lb).