Cartridge comparison
.50 Remington Navy vs .56-52 Spencer
.50 Remington Navy and .56-52 Spencer are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .50 Remington Navy | .56-52 Spencer | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1865 | 1866 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.51″ | 0.512″ |
| Case length | 0.8598″ | 0.9402″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 21–38.5 ft·lb | 18–26 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 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.
