.50 BMG Ammo.
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.50 BMG is the largest commonly available rifle cartridge in the U.S. Designed for the M2 machine gun, it is now a favorite for extreme long-range target shooting with .50 caliber rifles. At Gunners Outlet we carry .50 BMG ammunition from 660 to 750 grains, including FMJ from PMC and Prvi Partizan. Order online and we ship fast from our New Hampshire warehouse.
About .50 BMG Ammunition
John Browning developed the .50 Browning Machine Gun cartridge near the end of World War I, and it was adopted with the M2 heavy machine gun. Also known as 12.7x99mm NATO, it remains in military service and is popular with civilian shooters using semi-auto and bolt-action .50 caliber rifles.
Most .50 BMG loads use 650 to 750 grain bullets. FMJ is the standard choice for target shooting, while heavier match bullets offer the best accuracy at extreme distances.
.50 BMG is powerful and expensive, so most shooters buy it in small quantities for long-range sessions. Some states restrict .50 caliber rifles, so check your local laws before buying.
Civilian rifles in .50 BMG include the Barrett M82 and M99, and various single-shot and bolt-action designs used for extreme long-range target shooting.
.50 BMG Ballistics Table
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Loads | Brands | Price From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 gr | FMJ | 2 (1 in stock) | 1 | $4.00/rd |
| 725 gr | FMJ | 1 | 1 | $7.19/rd |
Frequently Asked Questions
338 lapua vs 50 bmg: which is better?
.50 BMG has more energy, while .338 Lapua is lighter, cheaper to shoot and very accurate. For a portable long-range rifle, many prefer .338 Lapua.
50 ae vs 50 bmg: which is better?
They are completely different: .50 AE is a pistol cartridge for the Desert Eagle, while .50 BMG is a rifle and machine gun round with many times more energy.
50 cal vs 50 bmg: which is better?
"50 cal" describes a bullet diameter, while .50 BMG is a specific cartridge. Many .50 caliber rounds exist, including .50 AE and .50 Beowulf. Buy the exact cartridge your firearm is chambered for.
50 beowulf vs 50 bmg: which is better?
They serve very different purposes: .50 Beowulf is a short-range AR-15 cartridge, while .50 BMG is a long-range rifle round. .50 BMG is vastly more powerful.