AMMUNITION, .50 cal

Cartridge, Caliber .50, Ball, Spotter-Tracer, M48A1/ M48A2

Caliber: 12.7 x 77 mm
Weapon Used In: M8C Spotting Rifle
Weight Complete: 0.17 kg
Length Complete: 11.51 cm
Packaging: 10 rounds per cardboard box
Packaging Weight: 1.70 kg
NOTE: The projectile contains a tracer element and an incendiary
filler. On impact, the incendiary filler produces a puff of white
smoke which aids in adjusting fire. The tracer element burns out
at 1500 m. The spotter-tracer round is designed so that its
trajectory closely matches the trajectory of the M40A2 recoilless
rifle service munitions. 