Why is a 50 Cal called a 50 cal?

Why is a 50 Cal called a 50 cal?

It was named based on the chamber dimensions, rather than the bore diameter, with the earliest cartridge called the “No. 56 cartridge”, indicating a chamber diameter of . 56 in; the bore diameter varied considerably, from 52 to . The 56-52, the most common of the new calibers, used a 50-cal bullet.

What is Barrett 50 cal used for?

Typical uses The primary military use of this round is in the Browning M2HB heavy machine gun and the Barrett M82 anti-materiel rifle. The U.S. Coast Guard uses .50 BMG rifles to disable outboard engines from armed helicopters during interdictions.

What is the maximum range of a 50bmg rifle?

In general, a .50BMG rifle has a maximum effective range of a little over 1800 yards. There are several recorded kills by English and Canadian snipers in Afghanistan and Iraq being well over 2500 yards.

How much lighter is the HTI than the M107?

The perfectly-balanced bullpup configuration of the HTI makes it 11 inches shorter and 11 pounds lighter than the M107 currently in use by the US Army. The HTI maintains exceptional accuracy because of its match-grade (free-floated) barrels, chambers and crowns, a high-quality match trigger, and solid return-to-zero barrel mounting system.

What is a hti rifle used for?

THE HARD TARGET INTERDICTION RIFLE WAS DESIGNED and built at specific military customer request to provide extreme long range accuracy with irrevocable penetration. The HTI has been used in precision rifle competitions and become popular among big game hunters and shooting enthusiasts.

What makes the HTI unique?

The HTI maintains exceptional accuracy because of its match-grade (free-floated) barrels, chambers and crowns, a high-quality match trigger, and solid return-to-zero barrel mounting system. The HTI offers four powerful calibers to suit specific mission requirements.