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The '''.50 Beowulf''' is a [[rifle]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] developed by Alexander Arms for use in a modified [[AR-15]] rifle. The cartridge utilizes a [[Rim (firearms)#Rebated rim|rebated rim]], sized to match the rim of the [[7.62x39]]mm and [[6.5 mm Grendel]] rounds. It is very similar in dimensions to the [[.500 S&W Magnum]] [[revolver]] cartridge. |
The '''.50 Beowulf''' is a [[rifle]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] developed by Alexander Arms for use in a modified [[AR-15]] rifle. The cartridge utilizes a [[Rim (firearms)#Rebated rim|rebated rim]], sized to match the rim of the [[7.62x39]]mm and [[6.5 mm Grendel]] rounds. It is very similar in dimensions to the [[.500 S&W Magnum]] [[revolver]] cartridge. |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 20:01, 16 November 2007
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| Type | Rifle | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of origin | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case type | Rebated rim, 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 24 Source(s): Alexander Arms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The .50 Beowulf is a rifle cartridge developed by Alexander Arms for use in a modified AR-15 rifle. The cartridge utilizes a rebated rim, sized to match the rim of the 7.62x39mm and 6.5 mm Grendel rounds. It is very similar in dimensions to the .500 S&W Magnum revolver cartridge.
External links
- Alexander Arms website
- .50 Beowulf Enthusiast Website "50beowulf.com"
- "Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf", Jeff Quinn, Gunblast.com (online magazine), July 8, 2002
- "Alexander Arms' New 'Overwatch' .50 Beowulf", Jeff Quinn, Gunblast.com (online magazine), June 15, 2003
- "Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf: One Serious .499 Caliber Tactical Carbine", David Crane, Defense Review.com (online magazine), August 6, 2005
- "Fat man and little boy: a .50 caliber kick with .22 fun", Dave Anderson, Guns Magazine, November 2004
- "More Punch for the AR-15", Anthony G. Williams, The Cartridge Researcher, the bulletin of the European Cartridge Research Association, May 2005
- "2003 Shoot-out", John G. Roos, Armed Forces Journal, accessed December 10, 2006
- "Current king of AR big lead lobbers: The .50 Beowulf", Airborne Combat Engineer (online magazine), March 14, 2004
- "Evolution of an AR", David Fortier, Guns & Ammo, March 2005
- "BFR .50 Beowulf Revolver", Jeff Quinn, Gunblast.com (online magazine), March 12, 2004
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