Lindcott Armory Compare / .475 Linebaugh vs .500 Linebaugh
Cartridge comparison
.475 Linebaugh vs .500 Linebaugh
.475 Linebaugh is faster (1,450 vs 1,400 fps); .500 Linebaugh carries more energy (2,279 vs 2,051 ft·lb).
.475 Linebaugh →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 Linebaugh →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .475 Linebaugh | .500 Linebaugh | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1988 | 1986 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.475″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 1.4″ | 1.4″ |
| Velocity | 1,250–1,450 fps | 1,200–1,400 fps |
| Energy | 1,281–2,051 ft·lb | 1,185–2,279 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 30–45 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .475 Linebaugh faster than .500 Linebaugh?
- .475 Linebaugh is faster — up to 1,450 fps versus 1,400 fps.
- Does .475 Linebaugh hit harder than .500 Linebaugh?
- .500 Linebaugh carries more muzzle energy (2,279 vs 2,051 ft·lb).