The M855A1 is a round optimized for the M4's shorter barrel, where the M855 was optimized for the M16. The only problem is that M855A1 ammo is not available for civilian purchase.
Can civilians buy M995?
It's not a cartridge that is used very often in the military, it's essentially a “special” cartridge. It will be listed as M995 Armor Piercing ammunition. Legally speaking you can buy it (at least on a federal level, your state may differ).
Can you legally buy armor-piercing bullets?
A: Yes. Under federal law it is perfectly legal to make, sell and purchase “armor-piercing” ammunition as long as you have the proper licensing.
Is 5.56 Green Tip legal?
These rounds were originally considered controversial, as they meet one of the criteria of the federal definition of armor-piercing ammunition. However, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has exempted 5.56/. 223 Rem ammunition, clarifying that it is legal to purchase, possess and use.
What does SPR mean with bullets?
20- or 30-round STANAG magazine. The United States Navy Mark 12 Mod 0/1 Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle that was in service with United States Special Operations Forces in the designated marksman role until 2017, also designed to be shorter than standard weapons.
What are the abbreviations for bullets?
- what does it all mean?
- JHP = Jacketed Hollow Point.
- FMJ = Full Metal Jacket.
- MC = Metal Case.
- HP = Hollow Point.
- BJHP = Brass Jacketed Hollow Point.
- TMJ = Total Metal Jacket or Encased-Core Full Jacket.
- WC = Wad Cutter.
What does TP mean in ammo?
Standard Plate Bullets Max Velocity: 1,250 fps. Thick-Plate Bullets (TP) Max Velocity: 1,500 fps.
What does Sie FMJ mean?
FMJ (Full Metal Jacket): Metal cased and full metal jacket both refer to bullets with a metal coating that covers all of, or all but the base of, a bullet.
What is M80A1 EPR?
The 7.62 mm M80A1 cartridge is intended to replace the lead-based projectile contained in the current M80 ball cartridge with a projectile utilizing environmentally-friendly materials. The M80A1 is a three-part projectile consisting of a steel penetrator, a copper slug, and a reverse-drawn copper jacket.
Can you buy M80A1 ammo?
You can't purchase newly loaded M855A1 from commercial ammunition sources. It is military issue only and not available on the commercial market. Same goes for M80A1. The rounds are out there from private sources as pulls and very expensive.
What does the 7.62 stand for?
The 7.62 mm designation refers to the internal diameter of the barrel at the lands (the raised helical ridges in rifled gun barrels). The actual bullet caliber is often 7.82 mm (0.308 in), although Soviet weapons commonly use a 7.91 mm (0.311 in) bullet, as do older British (. 303 British) and Japanese cartridges.