Lindcott Armory Compare / .500 Linebaugh vs .500 S&W Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.500 Linebaugh vs .500 S&W Magnum
.500 S&W Magnum is faster (1,900 vs 1,400 fps); .500 S&W Magnum carries more energy (2,900 vs 2,279 ft·lb); .500 Linebaugh recoils less.
.500 Linebaugh →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.500 S&W Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .500 Linebaugh | .500 S&W Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1986 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.51″ | 0.5″ |
| Case length | 1.4″ | 1.625″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,400 fps | 1,200–1,900 fps |
| Energy | 1,185–2,279 ft·lb | 1,500–2,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 60,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 65–90 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .500 Linebaugh faster than .500 S&W Magnum?
- .500 S&W Magnum is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,400 fps.
- Does .500 Linebaugh hit harder than .500 S&W Magnum?
- .500 S&W Magnum carries more muzzle energy (2,900 vs 2,279 ft·lb).