Lindcott Armory Compare / .454 Casull vs .500 S&W Special
Cartridge comparison
.454 Casull vs .500 S&W Special
.454 Casull is faster (1,900 vs 1,350 fps); .454 Casull carries more energy (1,800 vs 1,322 ft·lb); .500 S&W Special recoils less.
.454 Casull →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 S&W Special →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .454 Casull | .500 S&W Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1958 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.383″ | 1.28″ |
| Velocity | 1,400–1,900 fps | 1,000–1,350 fps |
| Energy | 1,040–1,800 ft·lb | 611–1,322 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 35–55 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .454 Casull faster than .500 S&W Special?
- .454 Casull is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,350 fps.
- Does .454 Casull hit harder than .500 S&W Special?
- .454 Casull carries more muzzle energy (1,800 vs 1,322 ft·lb).