Jun 13, 2024 · “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 we ever can around an issue like this, anyway), we wanted to …

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 tissue in ideal circumstances. As with all spitzer shaped projectiles, it is prone to yaw in soft tissue.

Oct 7, 2024 · M855 vs M193: Which 5.56 NATO round is better for your AR-15? Learn the key differences in performance, accuracy, and usage.

Jul 2, 2024 · Discover the differences between M855 and M193 ammo. Compare ballistics and performance, and find out which 5.56 cartridge is best for your AR-15. Read more!

Jun 17, 2022 · 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 penetrator tip and a full metal jacket (made of copper). The M855 has been the standard issue rifle ammunition for the U.S. Military since 1983.

Mar 3, 2015 · Some of the most recent studies indicate that with a common 16″ barrel in an AR carbine, M855 ammo has severely degraded performance past 150 yards and is only effective to about 500 meters (versus the 600 meters at which it was designed to penetrate a steel helmet with a standard M-16).

May 4, 2020 · Learn the confusing differences between Federal’s X and XM designations of their 5.56 ammo, as well as the differences between XM193 and XM855 rounds. Plus ammo recommendations! Trending: Ammo in Stock, Best AR-15s, & Best Shooting Ear Protection.

Sep 18, 2019 · M855 ammo provides poorer performance against soft targets when compared to M193. While it has better armor-penetrating ability, M855 is more likely to pass through a soft target rather than yaw and fracture in soft tissue, causing extensive damage. It also has a shorter maximum effective range.

Feb 12, 2021 · The M855 cartridge, also known as green tip ammo, is an effective general-purpose round great for a variety of applications.

Feb 25, 2021 · The 62-grain M855 is heavier and slightly slower at 3,000 fps muzzle velocity, while the 55-grain M193 leaves the muzzle at 3,250 fps. So the M193 is a lighter round that flies at a higher speed and is unstable when it reaches the target—the tumbling results in more extensive and lethal wounds.