Cartridge comparison
.499 LWR vs .50 Beowulf
.499 LWR and .50 Beowulf are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .499 LWR | .50 Beowulf | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2000 | 2001 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.499″ | 0.502″ |
| Case length | 1.748″ | 1.6551″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 34,809 psi |
| Recoil | 30–34.1 ft·lb | 38.3–45.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
