.50 BMG SLAP Saboted Light Armor Penetrator 360 GR WCC – 1 Round – (NO TAX OUTSIDE OH) FREE SHIPPING ON $199+

M903 .50 BMG Saboted Light Armor Penetrator (SLAP) Ammunition

These specific rounds were manufactured in 1991, 2005, and 2006. These remained linked until we brought them into our warehouse where they were delinked for individual sale.

Take your firepower to the next level with M903 .50 BMG Saboted Light Armor Penetrator (SLAP) ammunition, a powerhouse round engineered for the M2 machine gun. Developed by the U.S. Marine Corps in the mid-1980s and produced by Winchester Cartridge Company and Olin Manufacturing, this round is designed to significantly enhance the effectiveness of the M2 against lightly armored targets.

Key Features:

• Velocity: A blistering 3,985 feet per second (nearly 4,000 FPS), offering a flat trajectory and increased hit probability.
• Penetration: Capable of defeating 2 to 3 times the armor thickness of standard .50 BMG rounds at the same range, making it a superior choice for engaging high-hard armor (HHA) up to 1,500 meters away.
• Kinetic Energy: A whopping 12,200 foot-pounds of energy delivered by a 360-grain tungsten penetrator, ensuring devastating impact.
• Design: The .30 caliber tungsten penetrator is housed in a .50 caliber plastic sabot, reducing weight and increasing speed without requiring modifications to the M2 machine gun.
• Historical Use: Approved for service use in 1990 during Operation Desert Storm, this round has a proven track record in combat scenarios.

Performance Insights:

• Maximum Effective Range: Approximately 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) against 3/4″ high hard armor.
• Projectile Weight: 355 grains (23.0 g), optimized for penetration and maximum energy transfer.
• Compatibility: Designed for use exclusively in M2 machine guns due to its open-tipped projectile, which may affect compatibility with other firearms. While concerns exist about the sabot interacting with the feed ramp, extensive testing has shown no proof of sabot failure due to feed ramp contact.

Background:

The M903 SLAP round was part of a broader initiative by the Marine Corps to increase the M2 machine gun’s light armor penetration capabilities. Although similar efforts with 7.62x51mm SLAP rounds were less successful, the .50 caliber variant proved to be a game-changer, extending the M2’s effectiveness significantly. Early testing involved overcoming “base-failures” in the sabot material, but after rigorous trials, the final design was perfected, ensuring no in-bore sabot failures that would leave remnants in the barrel.

Whether you’re engaging armored threats or require a round with unparalleled penetration and velocity, the M903 .50 BMG SLAP is the ultimate solution. Take advantage of the cutting-edge technology and unmatched stopping power this round delivers.

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