How fast does a bullet from a 50 cal travel?
.50 BMG
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 655 gr (42 g) ADI | 3,029 ft/s (923 m/s) | 13,350 ft⋅lbf (18,100 J) |
| 700 gr (45 g) Barnes | 2,978 ft/s (908 m/s) | 13,971 ft⋅lbf (18,942 J) |
| 750 gr (49 g) Hornady | 2,820 ft/s (860 m/s) | 13,241 ft⋅lbf (17,952 J) |
| 800 gr (52 g) Barnes | 2,895 ft/s (882 m/s) | 14,895 ft⋅lbf (20,195 J) |
How heavy is a Barrett M82?
| Barrett M82 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 29.7 lb (13.5 kg) to 32.7 lb (14.8 kg) |
| Length | 48 in (120 cm) to 57 in (140 cm) |
| Barrel length | 20 in (51 cm) to 29 in (74 cm) |
How far can a Barrett 50 cal bullet travel?
While the M16 series of rifles had a maximum effective range of approximately 600 yards, the Barrett can reach out to 1,500 yards or more, and the company warns new owners that stray bullets can travel up to five miles. How far can a 50 cal sniper shot? around 1.5-2 miles
How far can a Barrett M82A1 shoot?
The Barrett M82A1/M33 combination could also hit at very long ranges. While the M16 series of rifles had a maximum effective range of approximately 600 yards, the Barrett can reach out to 1,500 yards or more, and the company warns new owners that stray bullets can travel up to five miles. How far can a 50 cal sniper shot? around 1.5-2 miles
What is the maximum range of a bullet?
It’s quite variable, because it obviously depends on angle of fire, atmospheric conditions, initial velocity and the bullet’s ballistic coefficient. To give one example of a .50 calibre match bullet, the Hornady 750gn AMAX at 2700 fps, the maximum expected range would be 8440 yards (7718m or 4.8 miles) at 37.5° elevation.
How much does a 50 BMG bullet weigh?
The M33 .50 BMG bullet weighed 661 grains, or 1.5 ounces, compared to the fifty-five grains of 5.56mm ammunition used in M16 type rifles. The M33 round had a velocity of 2,750 feet per second at the muzzle and delivered an amazing 11,169 foot pounds of energy, compared to just 1,330 foot pounds for the 5.56 round.