Description
At the heart of this load is Hornady’s proven 50 Beowulf ammo 500 rounds FP-XTP projectile. Originally developed for powerful handgun cartridges, the XTP design has earned a reputation for controlled expansion, weight retention, and dependable terminal performance across a wide range of impact velocities.
When paired with the 12.7x42mm platform, the heavy-for-caliber projectile delivers substantial energy transfer while maintaining the deep penetration characteristics expected from a large-diameter hunting bullet.
The exposed lead nose and engineered jacket geometry allow the bullet to expand reliably without sacrificing structural integrity, making it a popular choice among hunters and big-bore rifle enthusiasts.
This exposed lead XTP (Xtreme Terminal Performance) bullet is known for its controlled expansion and when launched from a 12.7x42mm upper, it delivers devastating wound channels with exceptional terminal ballistics. Whether you’re harvesting hogs, whitetail, or testing performance on ballistic media, this load offers consistent accuracy and confidence-inspiring power.
Loaded with premium components and tuned for reliability in semi-auto rifles, Steinel’s 50 Beowulf ammo 500 rounds FP-XTP is built for hunters and shooters who demand more from their big bore ammunition.
Expansion is excellent due to the jacket geometry and the exposed, soft lead nose.
This uses the same projectile found in our 500 S&W Magnum ammo.
Built for Modern Big-Bore AR Platforms
The 12.7x42mm cartridge was designed to bring large-caliber performance to the familiar AR-15 platform. This load was developed specifically for shooters utilizing rifles compatible with Alexander Arms® .50 Beowulf® upper receivers.
Generating approximately 2,053 ft-lbs. of energy from a 16-inch barrel, this cartridge provides impressive close-to-medium range performance while maintaining reliable feeding and cycling characteristics in properly configured rifles.
The combination of bullet weight, velocity, and energy makes this load particularly appealing to shooters looking for a balance between expansion, penetration, and practical field performance.
Hunting & Field Applications
The 50 Beowulf ammo 500 rounds FP-XTP was selected specifically for applications where controlled expansion and effective energy transfer are desirable.
This load is commonly chosen for:
- Deer hunting
- Hog hunting
- Black bear hunting were legal
- Recreational shooting
- Ballistic testing
- Big-bore rifle enthusiasts
The large frontal diameter and expanding projectile design contribute to effective terminal performance while maintaining the rugged reliability expected from the platform.
Premium Components & Reliable Manufacturing
Every cartridge is assembled using carefully selected components including:
- New Starline brass
- CCI primers
- Hodgdon powder
- Hornady FP-XTP projectiles
Combined with Steinel’s quality-control standards, these components help ensure dependable ignition, consistent velocities, and reliable field performance.
The .50 BEOWULF® trademark is owned exclusively by Alexander Industries, Inc. doing business as Alexander Arms.
