Your next belt of .50 caliber ammunition could weigh 10 to 20 pounds less than it does now, if industry representatives are able to meet the needs of a recent Marine Corps request. (Cpl. Aaron S.
The Marine Corps wants lighter .50 cal ammo while the Army is ready to field the XM7 and XM250 firearms. 22 months ago ...
The Marine Corps is hoping industry can make lightweight .50 caliber ammunition that provides machine-gunners with a 30 percent weight savings over existing linked belts of .50 caliber ammo. Marine ...