Lindcott Armory Compare / .454 Casull vs .50 AE
Cartridge comparison
.454 Casull vs .50 AE
.454 Casull is faster (1,900 vs 1,650 fps); .50 AE carries more energy (1,970 vs 1,800 ft·lb); .50 AE recoils less.
.454 Casull →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 AE →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .454 Casull | .50 AE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1958 | 1988 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.383″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,400–1,900 fps | 1,400–1,650 fps |
| Energy | 1,040–1,800 ft·lb | 1,305–1,970 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 35–55 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .454 Casull faster than .50 AE?
- .454 Casull is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,650 fps.
- Does .454 Casull hit harder than .50 AE?
- .50 AE carries more muzzle energy (1,970 vs 1,800 ft·lb).