Machine gun

Caliber 50
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BARINO, JR B.

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What is a 50 caliber used for?

 50 caliber rifle is a powerful gun.
Widely used in the military, its
rounds can "penetrate light
armor, down helicopters, destroy
commercial aircraft, and blast
through rail cars," according to a
report from the Violence Policy
Center, a gun safety group.
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How powerful is 50 caliber?

Between 10,000 and 15,000 foot-

pounds force The . 50 BMG round
can produce between 10,000 and
15,000 foot-pounds force (14,000
and 20,000 J), depending on its
powder and bullet type, as well as
the weapon it is fired from.
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 The very basics of firearm parts is

essential knowledge prior to
actually operating one. Every
firearm is a specific caliber and only
the matching caliber cartridges will
fire correctly from each respective
firearm.
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