Lindcott Armory Compare / .499 LWR vs .50 Beowulf
Cartridge comparison
.499 LWR vs .50 Beowulf
.499 LWR is faster (2,200 vs 2,000 fps); .499 LWR carries more energy (3,400 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .50 Beowulf recoils less.
.499 LWR →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.50 Beowulf →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .499 LWR | .50 Beowulf | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2000 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.499″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.6″ | 1.65″ |
| Velocity | 1,600–2,200 fps | 1,700–2,000 fps |
| Energy | 2,600–3,400 ft·lb | 2,200–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 33,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 10–16 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .499 LWR faster than .50 Beowulf?
- .499 LWR is faster — up to 2,200 fps versus 2,000 fps.
- Does .499 LWR hit harder than .50 Beowulf?
- .499 LWR carries more muzzle energy (3,400 vs 2,900 ft·lb).