Cartridge comparison
.50-110 Winchester vs .50-90 Sharps
.50-110 Winchester and .50-90 Sharps are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .50-110 Winchester | .50-90 Sharps | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1872 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.512″ | 0.515″ |
| Case length | 2.4″ | 2.5051″ |
| Max pressure | 22,000 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 40.4–42.9 ft·lb | 48.1–61.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
