Is M855A1 considered armor piercing?

Is M855A1 considered armor piercing?

Although it’s not an armor-piercing round, the EPR can penetrate 3/8 inch-thick mild steel at distances approaching 400 meters (based on the range at which 50 percent of the rounds can pass through the barrier). The M855 only penetrates this material out to approximately 160 meters.

What does M193 mean on ammo?

What is the M193? The M193 is essentially the standard, average, or ‘run of the mill’ 5.56 rounds. Used in massive quantities by our troops overseas; the M193 is a 55 grain, lead cored, full metal jacket projectile with a muzzle velocity of 3,250 fps.

What is M855A1 made of?

The M855A1 has a copper-jacketed steel core, differing from the previous M855 round which has a lead core. The so-called “green ammo” not only has increased penetration of armor and hard targets, but allows the Army to be more environmentally friendly on its ranges and training environments.

What is M855A1?

The M855A1, a 5.56 mm Ball ammunition, is an enhanced performance round for today’s combat and training environments. It works with the M4 Carbine, the M249 machine gun, and the H&K and M16A2 rifles. The M855A1 is optimized for the shorter-barrel M4 where the standard M855 was optimized for the M16.

How accurate is M855A1?

Elements of the Australian Military have been using M855A1 for an extensive period in theater with excellent results. It’s reliable with accuracy out to 900 meters in a range environment and terminal engagements out to 600m.

Is M855A1 real?

The M855A1 (right) is manufactured from a copper jacket, steel arrow head core with a copper plug. The M855A1 projectile fit the Army requirement for a “green” projectile that does not have any lead. This creates a much more expensive projectile.

What’s the difference between M855 and M193 ammo?

The specified muzzle velocity of M855 ammo is roughly 3,020 feet per second. The primer and case mouth are chemically sealed, just like M193 ammunition. The bullet loaded in M855 differs significantly from M193 and other standard FMJs.

What’s the average velocity of a M855 round?

Average velocity for the ammunition (measured at the muzzle) was 3136 fps for the M193 round and 2925 fps for the M855. The Level IV plates stopped both the conventional 55 grain M193 FMJ bullet and the 62 grain steel-cored M855 round.

Can you use M855 ammo on soft targets?

Because M855 ammo penetrates so well, it can wreak havoc on steel targets and protective backdrops. Some ranges restrict its use, so be sure to check the rules at your local gun club before you use it. When it comes to performance on soft targets, M855 leaves a lot to be desired.

Can a M855 be used as an AP round?

Heavy masonry and automobile glass, as well as modern armor, will still greatly disrupt or defeat it, however. Remember, it is not a true AP round. Velocities above appx. 2,800 fps will see the M855 regularly fragment in a target, though it has a reputation of sometimes fragmenting too late in its passage to produce good wounding effect.