The Ball (B) cartridge is the standard round for general-purpose machine guns and anti-materiel sniper rifles. It provides good performance against personnel, unarmored, and lightly armored targets. The Ball round is known for its consistent performance at long ranges, often used in sustained fire roles in heavy machine guns such as the NSV and DShK. While it lacks the specialty capabilities of armor-piercing or incendiary rounds, its versatility makes it a staple for infantry forces.