.50 Beowulf
The biggest common AR-15 round. Hard-hitting at short range on hogs and bear.
Good for: AR-15, Deer/hog, Straight-wall
A typical factory load is a 350 gr JHP bullet at about 1,850 ft/s, with roughly 2,660 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
350 grJHP · 16" barrelMuzzle speed
1,850 ft/sMuzzle energy
2,660 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.16typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:18Practical range
125 ydOn the AR Caliber Guide chart
Made for
The biggest common AR-15 round. Hard-hitting at short range on hogs and bear.
Typical load
350 grJHP · 16" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
1,850ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
2,660ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.16typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:18
Practical range
125 yd
What to change
Barrel: Change · Bolt: Change · Beowulf bolt · Magazine: Keep · Std mags, single-stack (fewer rounds)
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.