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Cartridge comparison

.50 BMG vs .510 DTC EUROP

.50 BMG and .510 DTC EUROP are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.50 BMG.510 DTC EUROP
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19212003
Bullet diameter0.511″0.511″
Case length3.9098″3.785″
Max pressure55,000 psi55,000 psi
Recoil100–200 ft·lb60–80 ft·lb
Effective range2000 yd2000 yd

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.

ToolOverlay .50 BMG and .510 DTC EUROP trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare