Once Cartridge not a Box: .50 BMG plastic practice “TRACER”,“LIVE” cartridge by Bakelittfabrikken A/G, Aurskog of Norway, made from 2 pieces of high density polyethylene plastic, projectile and case with an aluminum. Cartridges have a “BF 91″ Head-Stamp. They are used in the M2 machine gun with the M3 recoil amplifier for scaled range training purposes, where range restrictions limit maximum range. They will have scatches on the cases due to removing them from ammuntion links.
History of the .50 BMG cartridge:This is one of the most successful military cartridges of all time. This cartridge was invented in 1918 by John Browning, the .50 BMG, also known as the 50 Browning for the 50 Browning Machine Gun. Also known as the 12.7x99mm in Europe, has been used extensively in almost every U.S.A. conflict since its adoption in 1923.Adopted by the U.S. Military in 1923 the .50 BMG has been used longer than any other cartridge in military history. (Note: The .45 ACP is actually older, but was technically superseded.) Technically the .50 BMG is the biggest cartridge available to shooters without encumbrance legal restrictions. code 599
