.50 BMG (12,7 × 99 mm NATO)

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Caliber Description

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Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

423 - 785 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

300 Grains of Water / 232.1 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

2552 fps / 9032 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

3.9'' / 5.45''

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