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GeauxTide · October 22, 2010, 11:11 AM

Actually, the 50BMG was developed for the B-17 Bomber, P-47, and P-51 Fighters to penetrate the armor, at 800 meters, of the German FW-190 Fighter. A 750gr bullet, launched at almost 3000fps, is devastating on soft targets.

October 22, 2010, 11:11 AM	#22
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Actually, the 50BMG was developed for the B-17 Bomber, P-47, and P-51 Fighters to penetrate the armor, at 800 meters, of the German FW-190 Fighter. A 750gr bullet, launched at almost 3000fps, is devastating on soft targets.