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Technical info and history of the .50 BMG

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SPECIFICATIONS
Bullet Diameter:
.511 in.
Max Overall Length:
5.450 in.
Case Capacity (est):
289 gr. water
 
NOMINAL PERFORMANCE
Bullet Weight:
647 gr.
Muzzle Velocity:
2980 f.p.s.
Muzzle Energy:
12756 ft-lbs.
 

November 29, 2005 - FCI Rebuttal to flawed AP article
FCI Director of Legislative Affairs Michael Marks takes AP writer Rose French to task for biased journalism crafted to deform the truth, not inform the public.

.50 BMG Technical Links
This section provides technical resources regarding the .50 BMG history and ballistics.

CA-Legal Alternatives to the .50 BMG

AB 50 - A Complete History of California's .50 BMG Ban
FCI is proud to announce that it has compiled a complete history of California Assembly Bill 50, the onerous bill that classified even single-shot .50 BMG rifles to be "assault weapons". This comprehensive report includes all versions of AB 50, senate committee analyses, assembly committee analyses, appropriation analyses and hundreds of letters from civil rights groups, municipalities, law enforcement organizations, manufacturers and individuals that were provided to the Committees for review. Links to frequently asked questions about AB 50 and registration information are also provided.