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.50 BMG United States

.50 BMG Frangible United States BYS 1 0 profile view..50 BMG Frangible United States BYS 1 0 head view.

Details

TypeFrangible
ProjectileBlunt Nose, GM
Caseplastic, brass head, taper crimp Markings: (laser engraved on brass) 032414 (laser engraved on polymer) 000231
Primerpercussion, rounded, brass, ring crimp, light blue annulus
HeadstampBYS 1 0
NotesThis is a frangible loading for the US Coast Guard and is designed to reduce the danger of ricochet, especially off of water.