2024年6月13日 · “Green tip” 5.56x45mm NATO rounds, properly called M855 rounds, have been a subject of much debate and controversy in recent years. To help clear the air (as much as …

The 5.56×45mm NATO SS109/M855 cartridge (NATO: SS109; U.S.: M855) with standard 62 gr. lead core bullets with steel penetrator will penetrate about 38 to 51 cm (15 to 20 in) into soft …

2022年6月17日 · M855 ammunition, also known as “green tip” ammo, is a type of brass-cased, lead/steel-core hybrid rifle ammunition in 5.56x45mm NATO. It is a 62 grain bullet with a steel …

2024年5月4日 · M855 ammo is not corrosive, and it does not pose a significant risk of damaging firearms with regular usage. What does the green tip on M855 ammo signify? The green tip on …

2024年2月25日 · The M855, also known as "Green Tip" or SS109, is designed for enhanced penetration, featuring a 62 grain bullet with a steel core and a full metal jacket (FMJ). It is …

2023年2月9日 · M855 is a classic rimless cartridge loaded with a composite-core projectile. The projectile is a spitzer-style bullet with a boat tail rear for better performance and features a …

At first glance, the steel core on a round of M855 would help it punch through body armor. But body armor, especially Level IV body armor that is rated to resist rifle bullets, is quite tough. …

2025年3月15日 · The Solid Copper REX is engineered for controlled expansion and consistent energy transfer. Compared to the M855’s steel core and the Mk318’s open-tip design, the REX …

CARTRIDGE: M855 Ball (BULLET: 4 g (62 gr) FMJ (Copper) Boat-Tail with Steel Penetrator and Lead Core VELOCITY: 920 12 m/s (24 m from muzzle) @ 21 2 C or 3020 40 ft/s (78 ft from …

2014年5月21日 · Like its predecessor, the new bullet weighs 62 grains, but since its copper core is one-third lighter than lead, it is approximately 1/8 inch longer. As such, the bullet is seated …