Lindcott Armory Compare / .458 SOCOM vs .499 LWR
Cartridge comparison
.458 SOCOM vs .499 LWR
.499 LWR is faster (2,200 vs 2,050 fps); .499 LWR carries more energy (3,400 vs 3,000 ft·lb); .458 SOCOM recoils less.
.458 SOCOM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.499 LWR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .458 SOCOM | .499 LWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2000 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.499″ |
| Case length | 1.575″ | 1.6″ |
| Velocity | 1,600–2,050 fps | 1,600–2,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,000–3,000 ft·lb | 2,600–3,400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–20 ft·lb | 20–30 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .458 SOCOM faster than .499 LWR?
- .499 LWR is faster — up to 2,200 fps versus 2,050 fps.
- Does .458 SOCOM hit harder than .499 LWR?
- .499 LWR carries more muzzle energy (3,400 vs 3,000 ft·lb).