12.7x40mm: Difference between revisions
.50 weapons are exceedingly accurate, and incredibly efficient in bringing down large targets. Current .50's are marketed as target weapons or as terminal defense against large animals.
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(.50 weapons are exceedingly accurate, and incredibly efficient in bringing down large targets. Current .50's are marketed as target weapons or as terminal defense against large animals.) |
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In terms of muzzle energy, the round may be as powerful (or even more powerful) than even the mighty .50 caliber pistol rounds of today, possibly giving a muzzle energy of 3,000 foot pounds of force or more (though possibly less as well). While it may seem like the M6 pistols would be totally overpowered by today's standards, strides in recoil reduction, accuracy, etc., may very well have been made in the five-hundred year gap in firearms technology of today to Halo technology. Also, advances in defensive measures such as stronger body armor might mean handguns of lesser power have become inferior, at least for military combat purposes. | In terms of muzzle energy, the round may be as powerful (or even more powerful) than even the mighty .50 caliber pistol rounds of today, possibly giving a muzzle energy of 3,000 foot pounds of force or more (though possibly less as well). While it may seem like the M6 pistols would be totally overpowered by today's standards, strides in recoil reduction, accuracy, etc., may very well have been made in the five-hundred year gap in firearms technology of today to Halo technology. Also, advances in defensive measures such as stronger body armor might mean handguns of lesser power have become inferior, at least for military combat purposes. | ||
Current .50 caliber bullets have severe recoil and although [[MJOLNIR armor]] may increase strength to a point where it is manageable, UNSC servicemen are able to use M6 pistols easily. | Current .50 caliber bullets have severe recoil and although [[MJOLNIR armor]] may increase strength to a point where it is manageable, UNSC servicemen are able to use M6 pistols easily. Contemporary .50 hanguns are not militarily viable, however advancements in military technology allows this caliber of round to perform very well in the M6 line of handgun. | ||
Two different versions of this cartridge exist, one using a 40mm case and another using a shorter 30mm case. The longer case of the 12.7x40mm cartridge provides the ability to provide greater muzzle energy and velocity as it has a larger case volume allowing more propellant to be stored inside. The shorter 30mm case variant likely produces a less powerful shot, with the benefit of decreased recoil, allowing for faster follow up shots. Both rounds are used in the M6 series of pistols and possibly other weapons. | Two different versions of this cartridge exist, one using a 40mm case and another using a shorter 30mm case. The longer case of the 12.7x40mm cartridge provides the ability to provide greater muzzle energy and velocity as it has a larger case volume allowing more propellant to be stored inside. The shorter 30mm case variant likely produces a less powerful shot, with the benefit of decreased recoil, allowing for faster follow up shots. Both rounds are used in the M6 series of pistols and possibly other weapons. | ||