The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6430, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1305-00-028-6430 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN M2 AND MACHINE GUN AN-M2 AND MACHINE GUN AN-M3 AND MACHINE GUN M85 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.03214 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.03214 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Projectile Weight | 643.0 GRAINS |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0339 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988040218 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M17 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A570 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Package Reference Number | X7673202 US ARMY |
| Cartridge Design Type | TRACER |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2860.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 43.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3313.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | AC |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE,CARTRIDGE GRADE DESIGNATOR,UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY,UNIT PACKAGE TYPE AND PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0339 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1305-A570 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 7672165 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| MIL-C-1318 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-028-6430 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6437, 1305-00-028-6607, 1305-00-028-6609. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-028-6430: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN M2 AND MACHINE GUN AN-M2 AND MACHINE GUN AN-M3 AND MACHINE GUN M85; Net Explosive Weight: 0.03214 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.03214 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Dot Proper Shipping Name: CARTRIDGES, SMALL ARMS; Projectile Weight: 643.0 GRAINS. 17 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1305-00-028-6430 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.