The Cartridge,caliber .50, cataloged under National Stock Number 1305-00-028-6486, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1305-00-028-6486 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,caliber .50 |
| FSC / FSG | 1305 / 13 — Ammunition, Through 30mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MACHINE GUN |
| Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence | 3-1 |
| Cartridge Quantity | 105 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 0.04354 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.04354 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0300 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988120302 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M8 OR M17 |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1305-A539 |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Cartridge Grouping Type | LINKED |
| Package Reference Number | X7669537 US ARMY |
| Link Model Number | M2 |
| Cartridge Design Type | ARMOR PIERCING-INCENDIARY AND TRACER |
| Gross Weight | 75.6 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 3720.0 PALLET POUNDS |
| Cartridge Grade Designator | AC |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE GROUPING TYPE,CARTRIDGE QUANTITY,CARTRIDGE GROUPING FUNCTIONAL SEQUENCE,LINK MODEL NUMBER,CARTRIDGE GRADE DESIGNATOR,UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITIY,PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER AND UNIT PACKAGE TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0300 · 1.4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as AMMUNITION, INCENDIARY |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7670238AND7672165 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate |
| 1305-A539 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1305-00-028-6486 is a Cartridge,caliber .50, classified under FSC 1305, Ammunition, Through 30mm. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1305-00-028-6487, 1305-00-689-4738. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1305-00-028-6486: Weapon for Which Designed: MACHINE GUN; Cartridge Grouping Functional Sequence: 3-1; Cartridge Quantity: 105; Net Explosive Weight: 0.04354 STORAGE POUNDS AND 0.04354 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS. 18 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 1305-00-028-6486 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.