Seeking info on .50 cal SLAP ammo

[Suhiir]

Looking over the OOB (specifically OOB #13 USMC) I note that weapon #6 (M82 Sniper Rifle) is given an AP value of 2, presumedly this represents SLAP ammo. But weapon #27 (M2HB HMG (SLAP)) is given an AP value of 4.

What's the "correct" AP value for .50 cal SLAP ammo?

Link to the ammo : web page

[thatguy96]

Do you know if the SLAP ammo is actually fielded with M82 sniper rifles? From other similar sources to the one you posted I've gotten the impression that the M903/M962 are only to be used with the M2 family of machine guns.

This is where having access to an M82/M107 operator manual would be useful.

[Suhiir]

After a little digging I came up with this :

http://www.olive-drab.com/od_other_f..._rifle_m82.php

Part of it says "Use of the .50 cal SLAP (Saboted Light Armor Penetrator) round is specifically forbidden due to hazards associated with such use."

So I guess that answers that question.

[thatguy96]

I can't help but wonder if this has something to do with the way the sabot is designed and the M82/M107's muzzle brake.

[Djuice]

http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/i...ifle/M107.html

According to that website, the M82/M107 can only use:

* MK211 Mod 0, Caliber .50 API Cartridge
* M33, Caliber .50 Ball Cartridge
* M17, Caliber .50 Tracer Cartridge
* M8, Caliber .50 API Cartridge
* M20, Caliber .50 APIT Cartridge
* M1A1, Caliber .50 Blank Cartridge

While also giving the penetration of the M903 SLAP round @ 34mm @ 500m, and 23mm @ 1,200m.

http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/i...g/50_ammo.html

[Suhiir]

Ahh, good.
Those actual penetration numbers was what I wasn't able to find.
I see the standard M2 Armor Piercing round is listed as 19mm @ 500m and 10mm @ 1,200m.
can one of you tech detail guru's translate these into "AP Penetration" for me?

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