.50 Beowulf

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The .50 Beowulf is a powerful handgun and rifle cartridge developed by Alexander Arms. It was originally designed to be used in a modified AR-15 .223 semiautomatic rifle, but is now offered for other guns, including Magnum Research's BFR revolver.

Accuracy and power

When fired from the modified AR-15, the .50 Beowulf displays excellent accuracy and power. It forms a 3/4 inch group at 100 yards, and can completely penetrate 10 inches of treated wood. However, it has somewhat lighter recoil than other large calibers, making it a better tactical caliber than other half-inch rounds.

Design

The .50 Beowulf is approximately the same size as the .500 Smith and Wesson Magnum, though not as powerful. It has a rebated rim to allow it to share the bolt face of the .223 AR-15.

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