Description
Product Summary
PMC X-TAC 5.56 NATO 62 Gr M855 FMJ Ammo 20 Rounds
Each PMC X-TAC 5.56 NATO round contains the M855 penetrator bullet, which is a steel-tipped lead core design. This 5.56 bullet deforms less on impact than standard full metal jacket rounds, has increased stability and accuracy, and transfers less energy on target. This PMC 5.56 NATO ammo fires from most AR-15 rifles and is a great, relatively affordable choice for range training or hunting.
PMC assures their exacting adherence to the precise specifications of military and law-enforcement organizations that X-TAC ammunition will perform perfectly when a serious threat arises. In addition, the company develops and exports over 100 different types of ammo to meet the growing demand for sport shooting.
Features and Specifications : Manufacturer Number:556K
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Category: Centerfire
Bullet Type: M855/SS109 Steel Tip Lead Core Projectile
Light Armor Piercing
Bullet Weight: 62 Grains
Muzzle Velocity: 3100 fps (from a 20″ Barrel); 2920 fps (from a 16″ Barrel)
Muzzle Energy: 1323 ft/lbs
Bullet Ballistic Coefficient: .243
Casing: Reloadable Brass
Primer: Non-Corrosive Boxer
Quantity: 20 Rounds Per Box
Uses: Range, Practice, Hunting
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner’s engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
