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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. As of 2020 is it currently being pushed as a replacement for .50 BMG in the anti-materiel role, as such a replacement for the MK211 RAUFOSS round has been developed to give the round capabilities similar to that of the .50 BMG.

Stats


Ammunition Type Damage Bullet Velocity (m/s) Barrier Penetration Armor Piercing
XM1161 33 920 3.45 26
XM1162 31 900 6.4 23
XM1163 LCAP (Low Cost AP) 31.6 920 14.5 45
XM1164 SMK (Sierra Match King) 35 840 2.85 18
XM1165 Frangible 26.97 880 0.77 4
XM1166 SIG WCAP 32.34 1025 38.2 400
MK212 RAUFOSS 22.34 + 4 [email protected] 910 18.2 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.