What is XM193F ammo?

Federal Lake City 5.56x45mm NATO XM193 Ammo 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail – XM193F. This Federal 5.56mm ammo can be reloaded up to 7 times for those shooters that reload their 5.56mm NATO ammunition. Federal XM193 5.56mm delivers a muzzle velocity of 3240 feet per second and muzzle energy of 1282 ft. lbs.

Is federal XM193 good ammo?

And overwhelming consensus/review is that XM193 is some fine shooting ammo. XM193 product is first run, first quality product manufactured at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant for Federal Cartridges and is made to Federal specifications typical for commercial ammunition.

What does XM193ML1 mean?

Each 5.56x45mm 55 grain FMJ M193 Federal (XM193ML1) round features a 55-grain Full Metal Jacket bullet, non-corrosive Boxer primer, and first-run reloadable brass casing. These rounds deliver reliable, consistent performance that’s perfect for plinking, target shooting, or serious training.

What grain 5.56 does the military use?

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.

Is green tip ammo better?

Green Tip Ammo Ballistics In addition to performing better with certain twist rates, the ballistics of the M193 and M855 vary greatly. The “softer” M193 projectiles do more ballistic damage when hitting soft targets, making them a good choice for hunting applications.

Is M855 armor piercing?

Although M855 ammo is not armor piercing ammunition, the steel “penetrator” at the tip of the core helps it punch through barriers pretty effectively. It penetrates glass, thin metals, thick clothing, and brush rather well.

Is M855 or M193 better?

If penetration or longer distance is at the forefront of your mind, the M855 will likely suit you better. However the M193 is probably a better choice for hunting, as it fragments more easily and causes more terminal effects in the intended target.

What are 556 green tips good for?

If you’re shooting a rifle with a fast twist rate (1:7 or 1:8), choose M855 “green tip” ammo. When trying to poke holes through intermediate hard barriers, M855 “green tip” is the way to go.