Lindcott Armory Compare / .50 BMG vs .510 DTC EUROP
Cartridge comparison
.50 BMG vs .510 DTC EUROP
.510 DTC EUROP carries more energy (15,000 vs 14,000 ft·lb); .510 DTC EUROP recoils less.
.50 BMG →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.510 DTC EUROP →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .50 BMG | .510 DTC EUROP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1921 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.51″ | 0.51″ |
| Case length | 3.91″ | 3.898″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,000 fps | 2,800–3,000 fps |
| Energy | 12,000–14,000 ft·lb | 13,000–15,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 55,000 psi |
| Recoil | 100–200 ft·lb | 60–80 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 2000 yd | 2500 yd |
FAQs
- Does .50 BMG hit harder than .510 DTC EUROP?
- .510 DTC EUROP carries more muzzle energy (15,000 vs 14,000 ft·lb).