12.7X99MM SNIPER CARTRIDGE
This precision rifle cartridge is engineered for long-range accuracy and consistent ballistic performance. Featuring a brass casing with a copper-jacketed pointed projectile, it is optimized for sniper rifles and specialized precision platforms. The streamlined design ensures reduced drag and stable flight, while the durable construction guarantees reliable ignition and chambering. Sniper cartridges are widely used in military and tactical operations where accuracy and penetration are critical.
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12.7X99MM SNIPER CARTRIDGE |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The 12.7 X 99 mm is an old Russian ammunition that entered service in 1891 and is still in use today. It is characterized by high penetration power and ballistic performance and is mainly used in sniper rifles and general machine guns. It is available in several types such as standard, tracer, incendiary and training bullets. It is one of the longest-serving and most widely used ammunitions in military history. |
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Key Specifications |
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Performance: |
It offers ballistics comparable to the Western .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester, known for its high power and effective range. |
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Durability: |
The cartridge is designed for reliability in harsh environments, from the sub-zero temperatures of Siberia to desert climates. |
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Construction: |
Modern military loads typically feature copper-washed steel cases and steel-cored bullets to reduce production costs. Commercial hunting ammunition is often available in brass-cased, boxer-primed loads for reloaders. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Caliber |
12.7 X 99 mm |
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Bullet type |
SNIPER |
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Propelling charge |
NCD powder |
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Muzzle Velocity |
V23.77 = 885.4 ± 9.1 m/s |
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Pressure |
max. 4500 bar |
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Accuracy mean radius |
R mean ≤ 1.33 MAO R mean ≤ 21.3 cm at 550 m (600 |
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Bullet material Jacket |
Tombac |
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Bullet material - Core |
Steel |
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Bullet material |
Lead antimony |
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Primer |
Boxer non-corrosive |
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Bullet weight |
42.31 g/653 gr |
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Bullet length |
58.67 mm |
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Cartridge case |
Brass |
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Cartridge weight |
55.1 g |
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Cartridge length |
138.43 mm |
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Packing
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140 rounds in a metal box Metal boxes (280 rounds) in a wooden crate or 10 rounds in a cardboard box 5 cardboard boxes (50 rounds) in a PVC bag; PVC bags (100 rounds) in a carton case |
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