Lindcott Armory Compare / .46 Rimfire vs .50 Remington Navy
Cartridge comparison
.46 Rimfire vs .50 Remington Navy
.50 Remington Navy is faster (800 vs 750 fps); .50 Remington Navy carries more energy (426 vs 230 ft·lb); .46 Rimfire recoils less.
.46 Rimfire →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Remington Navy →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .46 Rimfire | .50 Remington Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1866 | 1866 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.46″ | 0.505″ |
| Case length | 0.9″ | 0.87″ |
| Velocity | 600–750 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 180–230 ft·lb | 327–426 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .46 Rimfire faster than .50 Remington Navy?
- .50 Remington Navy is faster — up to 800 fps versus 750 fps.
- Does .46 Rimfire hit harder than .50 Remington Navy?
- .50 Remington Navy carries more muzzle energy (426 vs 230 ft·lb).