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Offline smokey66

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« on: January 29, 2005, 01:58:35 AM »
I have a military 50 cal dummy round. just to satisfy my curiosity, can anyone tell me the the approximate specs on this cartridge? bullet weight, powder charge, etc. thanks......

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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2005, 03:10:43 AM »
50 Caliber M2 Heavy Barrel Turret Gun
2,800 FPS
55,000 PSI
700 Grain projectile
235 Grains of WC 860 ball powder


Most loads won't differ too much from this like Tracer, Incendiary, Armor Piercing
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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2005, 05:07:22 AM »
thanks flash, exactly what i was looking for....