50 BMG API M8 Projectiles - 25 ct.
Description
The .50 Caliber M8 Armor-Piercing Incendiary (API) is a military-standard projectile originally developed during World War II for anti-material applications. This 647-grain projectile is designed to maintain stability and ballistic efficiency over long distances. Historically, its internal construction consists of a hardened steel core for penetration and a nose-cavity containing an incendiary compound designed to ignite upon high-velocity impact with hard targets. Identified by its iconic silver-painted tip, the M8 API projectile is a popular choice among modern long-range shooters and .50 BMG reloading hobbyists looking for an affordable, high-energy component for target practice, hard-target interdiction drills, and heavy-caliber ballistic testing. Its design reflects the engineering requirements for engaging armored equipment and fuel-sensitive targets in a historical combat context.
Specifications:
Total Weight: 647 Grains
Muzzle Velocity: 2,910 FPS (Feet Per Second)
Muzzle Energy: 12,100 FT-LBS (Foot-Pounds)
Quantity: 25 Projectiles
This item is restricted and cannot be shipped to the following states or regions: AK, CA, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IN, IA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OK, RI, TN, as well as APO/FPO addresses and PO Boxes. Please check your local State, County, and City laws for specific restrictions regarding heavy-caliber and incendiary ammunition.
Order# AM260
