.50BMG is in a whole class by itself compared to what most people consider "small arms" ammunition. Look at the powder charge weights, and you'll realize it's closer to a small cannon load than even a big game rifle.gmcretz wrote:I realize that the Mythbusters do controlled testing, but I had to investigate a .50 Brownimg M-2 round that went off that almost took off a young sailor's leg.
The smallest charge I see on Hodgdon's data is 225gr; more than four times most of the .30-06 loads, and double the loads for .460WbyMag. (a cannon in its own right)