.50 Beowulf
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The .50 Beowulf (12.7x42mmRB) is a 12mm caliber rifle cartridge developed by Bill Alexander of Alexander Arms for use in an AR-15 rifle.[1]
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5.56 mm compared to .50 Beowulf cartridges. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type | Rifle | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of origin | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Designed | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Produced | 2001–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parent case | .50 Action Express | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Case type | Rebated, straight | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Bullet diameter | .500 in (12.7 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Neck diameter | .525 in (13.3 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Base diameter | .535 in (13.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rim diameter | .445 in (11.3 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Case length | 1.65 in (42 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall length | 2.125 in (54.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Primer type | Large pistol magnum | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum pressure | 33,000 psi (230 MPa) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Test barrel length: 16 inches Source(s): Beowulf Ballistics |
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