50 AE Ammo
Shop in-stock .50 AE ammunition with next-business-day shipping. Hornady 300gr XTP, Federal Fusion 300gr, and Underwood 300gr FMJ loads for the Desert Eagle and other .50 Action Express handguns. Read more about .50 AE ammo.
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Overview of .50 AE Ammo
.50 Action Express is one of the most powerful semi-auto handgun cartridges ever made, best known as the cartridge of the Magnum Research Desert Eagle. It fires a .500-inch bullet, usually 300 to 350 grains, at around 1,400 to 1,500 fps, producing well over 1,300 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. That makes it a capable handgun hunting cartridge for deer and hogs and a crowd favorite at the range.
.50 AE uses a rebated rim that matches the .44 Magnum case head, so a Desert Eagle can switch between calibers with a barrel and magazine change. For a revolver alternative, see our .44 Magnum ammo.
.50 AE Brands We Carry
- Hornady .50 AE Ammo: 300gr XTP hollow point for hunting and defense.
- Federal .50 AE Ammo: Fusion 300gr bonded soft point built for deer and hogs.
- Underwood .50 AE Ammo: 300gr FMJ flat nose for range shooting.
Best .50 AE Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Range / Plinking | Underwood 300gr FMJ-FN | Hornady 300gr XTP |
| Deer / Hog Hunting | Federal Fusion 300gr SP | Hornady 300gr XTP |
| Home Defense / Woods Carry | Hornady 300gr XTP | Federal Fusion 300gr SP |
Why Buy .50 AE Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Case pricing on an expensive caliber. .50 AE can cost several dollars per round at retail, and 200-round cases bring that down.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .50 AE good for hunting?
Yes. With a hunting bullet like Federal Fusion 300gr or Hornady 300gr XTP, .50 AE has plenty of energy for deer and hogs at handgun distances, generally within 75 to 100 yards. Check your state's regulations on handgun hunting.
What guns shoot .50 AE?
The Magnum Research Desert Eagle is the best-known .50 AE handgun. The cartridge is also chambered in some single-shot pistols, revolvers, and lever-action rifles, though these are far less common.
Is .50 AE the same as .500 S&W Magnum?
No. .500 S&W Magnum is a much longer, more powerful revolver cartridge. .50 AE is a rebated-rim semi-auto cartridge sized for the Desert Eagle. They are not interchangeable.
More About .50 AE Ammo
Evan Whildin of Action Arms designed .50 Action Express in 1988, and Magnum Research chambered the Desert Eagle for it in 1991. The goal was to fit the largest possible cartridge into the Desert Eagle's existing frame, which was already built around .44 Magnum.
The Desert Eagle in .50 AE became a pop culture icon through movies and video games, and the cartridge remains a favorite of handgun hunters and shooters who want the biggest semi-auto pistol on the line.