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About 50 Action Express Ammunition
The .50 Action Express (AE) was developed in 1988 by Evan Whildin of Action Arms and quickly gained attention as one of the most powerful commercially available pistol cartridges on the market. It is best known for its use in the Desert Eagle pistol. With bullet weights typically ranging from 300 to 500 grains, the .50 AE provides a significant impact on target with staggering levels of energy transfer.
Types of 50 Action Express Loadings
- Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): Like the name suggests, these types of loadings feature projectiles which are adorned with metal jacketing. This jacket is generally made of copper and will cover the tip and sides of the projectile. Typically, the base of the projectile is left uncoated.These types of loadings are well-suited for range use and are some of the most common types of ammo one will encounter.
- XTPHP:
- eXtreme Terminal Performance Jacketed Hollow Point (XTPJHP):
Firearms that Use 50 Action Express Ammo
The Desert Eagle is the most iconic firearm chambered in .50 AE, with its distinctive design and reputation for power. Other firearms such as the Magnum Research BFR carbine conversions are also available for this caliber, though the selection is limited when compared to firearms in other calibers.
Use Cases for 50 Action Express Ammunition
Popular Brands: .50 AE Ammo
Caliber Name Variations
- 50 Action Express
- .50 Action Express
- 50 AE
- .50 AE
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