The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6448, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-028-6448 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN |
| Projectile Weight | 662.5 GRAINS |
| Cartridge Model Number | M8 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A532 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | SINGLE ROUND |
| Cartridge Design Type | ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY AND TRACER W/DETERIORATED TRACER ELEMENT |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2910.0 FEET PER SECOND NOMINAL FT |
| Gross Weight | 42.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3242.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | MG |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE MODEL NUMBER;CARTRIDGE GRADE DESIGNATOR;UNIT PACKAGE TYPE;CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE;CARTRIDGE DESIGN TYPE;UNIT PACKAGEQUANTITY;PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C7670238 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| MIL-C-3066 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 1305-A532 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-028-6448 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6460, 1305-00-585-4387, 1305-00-954-1323. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-028-6448: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN; Projectile Weight: 662.5 GRAINS; Cartridge Model Number: M8; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1305-00-028-6448 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.