The .50 BMG is a factory rifle cartridge, introduced in 1918.

What bullet diameter does the .50 BMG use?

The .50 BMG uses a bullet diameter of 0.51 inches.

What is the case type of the .50 BMG?

The .50 BMG has a Rimless, Bottlenecked case type.

The .50 BMG uses a BX, CCI-35 primer.

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