Cartridge comparison
.50 Beowulf vs .500 Auto Max
.50 Beowulf and .500 Auto Max are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .50 Beowulf | .500 Auto Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2001 | 2018 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.502″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.6551″ | 1.625″ |
| Max pressure | 34,809 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 38.3–45.9 ft·lb | 9.8–15.4 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 250 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
