Lindcott Armory Compare / .475 Linebaugh vs .475 Wildey Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.475 Linebaugh vs .475 Wildey Magnum
.475 Wildey Magnum is faster (1,700 vs 1,450 fps); .475 Linebaugh carries more energy (2,051 vs 1,608 ft·lb).
.475 Linebaugh →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.475 Wildey Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .475 Linebaugh | .475 Wildey Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1988 | 1977 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.475″ | 0.475″ |
| Case length | 1.4″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,250–1,450 fps | 1,300–1,700 fps |
| Energy | 1,281–2,051 ft·lb | 562–1,608 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 30–45 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .475 Linebaugh faster than .475 Wildey Magnum?
- .475 Wildey Magnum is faster — up to 1,700 fps versus 1,450 fps.
- Does .475 Linebaugh hit harder than .475 Wildey Magnum?
- .475 Linebaugh carries more muzzle energy (2,051 vs 1,608 ft·lb).