Cartridge comparison
.50-100 Winchester vs .50 Alaskan
.50-100 Winchester and .50 Alaskan are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .50-100 Winchester | .50 Alaskan | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1895 | 1952 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.512″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 2.4″ | 2.1″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30.9–45.2 ft·lb | 51–59 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 150 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not 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.
