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Posted On: 1/1/2024
By: JuniorM
A: Hello again Junior! This is basically the same ammunition the Armed Forces would issue for field use with the M161A rifle. It would be silly to argue that it couldn't neutralize a threat. That said, I advise using a soft point, hollow point, or polymer tipped bullet that is designed for terminal expansion. An FMJ won't expand after striking soft tissue – and you want expansion, because it (A) inflicts more damage to the threat, and (B) reduces (but doesn't eliminate) the risk of over-penetration that could jeopardize innocent bystanders. If you have an SBR, then this ammo is perfect for home defense: https://www.luckygunner.com/5-56x45-75-grain-interlock-hd-sbr-hornady-black-20-rounds. If you don't have an SBR, then I'd recommend this ammo: https://www.luckygunner.com/5-56x45-50-grain-barnes-tsx-hp-black-hills-ammunition-50-rounds. If you're open to ordering 223 Rem (which all 5.56 rifles can safely fire), then the Federal ammo you asked about should serve you very well.
Posted On: 11/28/2022
By: Josh Stevens
A: No sir, this ammo doesn't come in an ammo can. This is just one of the several different centerfire FMJ rifle products covered by Winchester's rebate offer.
Posted On: 11/19/2022
By: G
A: Yes sir!
Posted On: 7/28/2022
By: Dan
A: Sorry sir, we can't ship outside the continental United States.
Posted On: 9/9/2021
By: Richard
A: Thanks for reaching out Ricard! "5.56x45" is just the full name of the cartridge. You might see it also referred to as "5.56" or "5.56 NATO" or "5.56x45 NATO," but they're all one and the same.
M193 and M855 are military designations for two different types of ammo. You can look up "M193 vs. M855" if you want a more thorough breakdown of their differences, but here are their differences in brief:
M193: 55 grain FMJ bullet with a copper alloy jacket and solid lead core. This is the most basic type of 5.56 ammo.
M855: 62 grain FMJ with a copper alloy jacket (usually with a green-painted tip) and two-piece core. The rear section is made of lead; the front section is made of steel. To be sure, there is no exposed steel in an M855 bullet, but its partial steel core helps the bullet to penetrate 1/8" thick steel plating at ranges up to 2,000 ft. An M855 bullet can also penetrate up to 20" of soft tissue. This bullet is magnetic, so it may not be suitable for use at all commercial ranges.
There are other kinds of 5.56x45 ammo, and although a lot of commercial ammo is essentially identical to M193 spec it may not necessarily be called that. M855 ammo is also called "penetrator" ammo. Outside of America it's called "SS109," and in Australia it's called "F1." Please let me know if you have any other questions!