It was designed to be used for World War I and thoroughly used during the World War II and it is still hot favorite among the modern military across the globe! The article is packed with information about this wonder ammunition that never fails to recognize the target.

Do you really believe that out there waits a bullet with your name on it? Whatever the basis of this old superstition, what is harm in owning a bullet with your name written on it? But before going for such an astonishing possession, enrich yourself with necessary bullet information.

Among different types of bullets available around the world, .50 cal bullets are designed for the sharp shooters. In use since World War I, .50 cal bullets still efficiently complement the heavy machine guns, long range sniper rifles and tactical Barrett M82A1 rifles used to win the tech-heavy modern battles.

In the beginning, .50 cal bullets were developed as the accomplice for the browning M2 heavy machine guns. It was originally developed to be used as anti aircraft weapon. Not only in the US army today, but the .50 cal. bullet also finds its place in the armies of almost all major countries. Starting from the infantry to naval vessels, you can find the versatile application of these bullets that typically come packed in long belts. The main parts of .50 cal bullet are: a cartridge case, primer, propelling charge, and the bullet. These heavy bullets come packed in steel ammo cans. Depending on the types of ammunitions, you can find twenty different types of .50 cal. bullets. They are easily distinguished by their color coded tips.

Today .50 cal bullets seem to dominate almost all branches of US army. But they can be as good as police, competition and hunting applications.