Cartridge comparison
.500 Linebaugh vs .500 Linebaugh Maximum
.500 Linebaugh and .500 Linebaugh Maximum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .500 Linebaugh | .500 Linebaugh Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1986 | 2001 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.51″ | 0.512″ |
| Case length | 1.4051″ | 1.61″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 36,300 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 44.2–55.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
