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Originally Posted by Department of Defense
The U.S. M33 .50 BMG military load uses a 668 grain FMJ-BT bullet at a muzzle velocity (MV) of 2910 fps with muzzle energy (ME) of 12,550 ft. lbs. The U.S. M2 military load uses a 720 grain FMJ-BT bullet at a MV of 2810 fps and ME of 12,600 ft. lbs.
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Even if you cut the muzzle velocity of a .50 BMG in half... the energy of the projectile is still enough to turn your face into a pecan pie with loose teeth.