Is there a gun more powerful than a 50 cal?
The . 338 Lapua Magnum (285 grain) has a muzzle energy of 4,768 foot pounds (ft-lbs.) . After traveling 500 yards, it still has an energy of 3,064 ft-lbs, which makes it more powerful than almost all rifle cartridges. 50 BMG, with energies consistently above 12,000 ft-lbs, is the runaway victor.
Is 950 JDJ a cannon?
950 JDJ rifles use McMillan stocks and very large-diameter Krieger barrels fitted with a massive 18.2-lb muzzle brakes. The ammo produced by SSK features solid 3,600 grain bullets and CNC-machined cartridge brass. It is also possible (through a lot of work), to use a 20mm cannon casing shortened and necked-down.
What is a 950 JDJ cartridge?
The .950 JDJ (24.1x70mm) is a powerful large caliber rifle cartridge developed by American gunsmith and weapon designer J. D. Jones of SSK Industries . .950 JDJ cases are approximately 70 mm in length, and are based on a 20×110mm case shortened and necked up to accept the .950 in (24.1 mm) bullet.
How much does a JDJ bullet weigh?
.950 JDJ cases are approximately 70 mm in length, and are based on a 20×110mm case shortened and necked up to accept the.950 in (24.1 mm) bullet. Projectiles are custom-made and most commonly weigh 3,600 grains (230 g) which is 8.2 ounces or over half a pound.
What is the kinetic energy of a 50 BMG?
Even the.50 BMG, which has a kinetic energy of around 13,000–15,000 foot-pounds force (18,000–20,000 joules) delivers less than half the energy. The ballistics of the.950 JDJ are more similar to that of the 20 mm autocannon round, which delivers approximately 39,500 foot-pounds force (53,600 joules).
What is a JDJ caliber?
.950 JDJ. The .950 JDJ (24.1x70mm) is a powerful large caliber rifle cartridge developed by American gunsmith and weapon designer J. D. Jones of SSK Industries.