.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.
As of 2020 is it currently being pushed as a replacement for .338NM50 (Normal)
BMG in
.338NMthe standardanti-materiel velocityrole, rounds.as Hardsuch hittinga upreplacement for the MK211 RAUFOSS round has been developed to 2500 meters.Hasgive the following variants:
.338NM Tracer
.300WM Hyper Velocity Armour Piercing Rounds
.338NM HV/AP is a hyper velocity armour piercing round designedcapabilities forsimilar longto range armour piercing. Capablethat of penetrating most conventional armour plating at 2500 meters, additionally it is capable of penetrating some light armoured vehicles.
Has the following.50 variants:BMG.
.338NM HV/AP Tracer
Stats
| Ammunition Type | Damage | Bullet Velocity (m/s) | Barrier Penetration | Armor Piercing |
| 3.45 | 26 | |||
| XM1162 | 31 | 900 | 6.4 | 23 |
| XM1163 LCAP (Low Cost AP) | 31.6 | 920 | 4.5 | 45 |
| XM1164 SMK (Sierra Match King) | 35 | 840 | 2. |
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| XM1165 | ||||
| XM1166 SIG WCAP | 32.34 | 1025 | 18.2 | 400 |
| MK212 RAUFOSS | 22.34 + 4 [email protected] | 910 | 8.2 | 20 |
Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.