Ghosts of Vietnam: The RPG Weight Errata
The following ammunition weights correct an omission in the core rulebook where cartridge weights were not provided. These values allow players and Adventure Masters to properly account for the weight of ammunition carried in the field when calculating encumbrance and equipment loads.
Caliber: Weight per 50 rounds in pounds
.38 Special: 2.3
.45 ACP: 2.8
9mm: 1.9
.357 Magnum: 3
9x18mm: 1.9
7.62x25mm: 2
12 gauge: 4.6
7.62x51mm: 3.4
.30-06: 3.6
5.56x45mm: 1.6
7.62x39mm: 2.7
7.62x54R: 3.7
.50 BMG: 14
7.92x67mm: 3.7
Magazine Weight
M14 20 round 75
M16 20 round .25
M16 30 round .34
AK47 30 round .75
M1911A1 .16
Makarov PM .12
Tokarev TT-33 .14
Ingram MAC-10 .45 ACP .45
Ingram MAC-10 9mm .35
M3A1 Grease Gun .72
Thompson 30 round .5
PPSh-41 .66
MAT-49 9mm .5
MAT-49 7.62x25mm .5
SVD Dragunov .45