Lindcott Armory Compare / .50 BMG vs .950 JDJ
Cartridge comparison
.50 BMG vs .950 JDJ
.50 BMG is faster (3,000 vs 2,100 fps); .950 JDJ carries more energy (35,213 vs 14,000 ft·lb); .950 JDJ recoils less.
.50 BMG →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.950 JDJ →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .50 BMG | .950 JDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1921 | 2005 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.51″ | 0.95″ |
| Case length | 3.91″ | 2.75″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,000 fps | 2,100 fps |
| Energy | 12,000–14,000 ft·lb | 35,213 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 100–200 ft·lb | 120–160 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 2000 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .50 BMG faster than .950 JDJ?
- .50 BMG is faster — up to 3,000 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .50 BMG hit harder than .950 JDJ?
- .950 JDJ carries more muzzle energy (35,213 vs 14,000 ft·lb).