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.338 Norma Magnum

Overview

.338NM (Norma Magnum) is a medium machine gun calibre designed to bridge the gap between 7.62x51 and .50BMG. It is effective up to 2500m for accurate fire unlike the 7.62x51 which is only good for up 1500m accurately. In addition it retains its velocity and stopping power out to its accurate distance making it a highly effective round at close and far distances.

.338NM (Normal)

.338NM standard velocity rounds. Hard hitting up to 2500 meters.

Has the following variants:

  • .338NM Tracer

.300WM Hyper Velocity Armour Piercing Rounds

.338NM HV/AP is a hyper velocity armour piercing round designed for long range armour piercing. Capable of penetrating most conventional armour plating at 2500 meters, additionally it is capable of penetrating some light armoured vehicles.

Has the following variants:

  • .338NM HV/AP Tracer

Stats

Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration Armor Piercing
.338NM 30 760 2.8 14
.338NM HV/AP 38 1360 10.8 268

Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.

 

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