The .50 BEOWULF® is a powerful rifle cartridge developed by Alexander Arms for the AR-15 platform. Introduced in the early 2000s, it is designed for close to medium-range shooting, providing significant stopping power, suitable for big game hunting, tactical applications, and home defense. The cartridge features a large, heavy bullet, typically weighing between 300 to 500 grains, and operates at relatively low velocities compared to other rifle cartridges, usually around 1,800 to 2,000 feet per second.
This cartridge excels in delivering massive kinetic energy and deep penetration, making it effective against large game animals such as deer, hogs, and even bears. Additionally, it's useful in law enforcement scenarios where barrier penetration and incapacitation are critical. The .50 BEOWULF®'s unique size and ballistic characteristics make it a specialized option catering to specific needs rather than a general-purpose round.
The .50 BEOWULF® trademark is owned exclusively by Alexander Industries, Inc. doing business as Alexander Arms
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Lee Collet Necksizing 2-Die Set |
Lee RGB Die Set |
Lee Full-Length Sizing Die Set |
90296 |
Lee Breech Lock Die Set |
Lee Ultimate 4-Die Set |
Lee Loader |
Single Dies |
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Full-Length Sizing Die |
Steel Sizing Die |
91222 |
Neck Sizing Die |
Undersize Sizing Die |
Charging Die |
Seating Die |
91202 |
Factory Crimp Die |
91738 (Collet Style) |
Taper Crimp Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Die Accessories |
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Micrometer Adjuster |
92218 |
Guided Decapper |
Case Conditioning Tools |
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Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder |
Quick Trim Die |
Presses |
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Reloader Press (50 RPH) |
90045 (Lee Reloader Press) |
Hand Press (50 RPH) |
Breech Lock Hand Presses |
Challenger Press (50 RPH) |
90588 (Challenger III) |
Classic Cast Press (50 RPH) |
90998 (Classic Cast Press) |
Value Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90928 (Value 4-hole Turret Press Kit) 90932 (4-hole Turret Press with Auto Index) |
Classic Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90304 (Classic Turret Press Kit) 90064 (Classic Turret Press) |
Ultimate Turret Press (250 RPH) |
91910 (5 Station Ultimate Turret Press) |
Pro 1000 Press (500+ RPH) |
PRO 1000 |
Pro 4000 Press (500+ RPH) |
90900 (Auto Breech Lock Pro) |
Six Pack Pro Press (500+ RPH) |
91823 (Six Pack Pro Reloading Press) |
Shell Plates and Holders |
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Priming Tool Shell Holder |
90212 (#12) |
Universal Press Shell Holder |
90529 (R12) |
X-Press Shell Holder (APP) |
91545 (#12) |
Pro 1000 Shell Plate |
90666 (#12) |
Auto Breech | Pro 4000 Shell Plate |
90414 (12) |
Six Pack Pro Shell Plate |
91847 (12L) |
Inline Bullet Feed |
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Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Kit |
Inline Bullet Feed Magazine |
Bullet Casting |
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Classic Bullet Sizing Kit |
Breech Lock Bullet Sizer and Punch |
Bullet Molds |
92166 (C501-350-RF Double Cavity Mold) |
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