Mike Irwin
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of a complete military 5.56 round?
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Anyone know the weight...
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Wildalaska
Moderator
US military or foreign? 62 or 55?
WildyouwantexactiassumeAlaska
WildyouwantexactiassumeAlaska
Mike Irwin
Staff
US military, M855, which has the 62-gr. bullet.
I THINK it's around 190-195 grains...
I THINK it's around 190-195 grains...
Kirk Keller
New member
I can weigh one tonight when I get home if you like...
Mike Irwin
Staff
I'll be weighing one when I get home, Kirk.
Wildalaska
Moderator
I just got 190 but my eyes are bad
Wildlottolotvariations?Alaska
Wildlottolotvariations?Alaska
www.inetres.com/gp/military/infantry/rifle/556mm_ammo.html
M855 Ball 190 gr (12.31 gm) 2.26 in (57.4 mm) WC 844 62 gr (4.02 gm) 55,000 psi (3,867 kg/cm²) 3,025 fps (922 mps) ***
M855 Ball 190 gr (12.31 gm) 2.26 in (57.4 mm) WC 844 62 gr (4.02 gm) 55,000 psi (3,867 kg/cm²) 3,025 fps (922 mps) ***
HorseSoldier
New member
Cartridges of the World lists it as 187 grains for M855, +/- up to 14 grains.