Lindcott Armory Compare / .458 SOCOM vs .50 Beowulf
Cartridge comparison
.458 SOCOM vs .50 Beowulf
.458 SOCOM is faster (2,050 vs 2,000 fps); .458 SOCOM carries more energy (3,000 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .50 Beowulf recoils less.
.458 SOCOM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Beowulf →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .458 SOCOM | .50 Beowulf | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.458″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.575″ | 1.65″ |
| Velocity | 1,600–2,050 fps | 1,700–2,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,000–3,000 ft·lb | 2,200–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–20 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .458 SOCOM faster than .50 Beowulf?
- .458 SOCOM is faster — up to 2,050 fps versus 2,000 fps.
- Does .458 SOCOM hit harder than .50 Beowulf?
- .458 SOCOM carries more muzzle energy (3,000 vs 2,900 ft·lb).