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This is the famous and hard to find mil-spec M855 steel core 5.56x45 ("green tip") penetrator ammo you have heard about!
It is loaded to NATO specs and is NOT intended for use in commercial or bolt-action rifles chambered for 223 Remington ammo - but is is perfect for your AR15! Please check with your gun manufacturer prior to purchasing this ammo (most AR15's are fine, but it is best to check first!).
Each round is brass-cased, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and reloadable. It is both economical and precision manufactured in the United States by an established U.S. cartridge producer.
It is loaded to NATO specs and is NOT intended for use in commercial or bolt-action rifles chambered for 223 Remington ammo - but is is perfect for your AR15! Please check with your gun manufacturer prior to purchasing this ammo (most AR15's are fine, but it is best to check first!).
Each round is brass-cased, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and reloadable. It is both economical and precision manufactured in the United States by an established U.S. cartridge producer.
Video Transcript:
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant is where most of the small arms ammunition used by US Armed Forces is made. It's operated by a government contractor called ATK. And they're allowed to sell their excess production on the civilian market each year. They do so under the Federal American Eagle label. I tested this 5.56 millimeter XM855 ammunition in a variety of semi-automatic rifles, including different types of AR-15s. It offered perfect function in all of them. There isn't really much to say here. This ammo is designed to operate flawless function and it delivers.
Because it was originally designed and produced for military use, this ammunition has features that set it apart from other ammo on the the civil market. Crimping the primer reduces the chances of the primer blowing out of the case and preventing from cycling normally. Sealant on both primer and the case mouth help protect the power and primer from moisture, which can render the ammunition useless.
Also, the bullet has a cannelure and the case mouth is crimped. These steps reduce the chances of bullet set back, which can raise pressures to unsafe levels. As well as potentially cause feeding issues.
Finally, the ammunition is tested to function at temperatures ranging from negative 40 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. This XM855 ammo is loaded with a 62 grain, copper jacketed, lead core, steel tipped bullet. Although steel tip does allow it to penetrate farther than other types of ammo through some materials, is not considered armor piercing ammunition.
Some shooting ranges will not allow you to use it because of this. Don't be concerned, though. It won't cause damage to your barrel or rifle. The steel is entirely covered by a layer of copper. Because steel takes up more space than lead for a given weight, this projectile is longer than a 62 grain lead core bullet. The downside to this is that it will not stabilize from rifles with a 1/12 twist rate. But is ideal for 1/9 or 1/7 twist rifles.
Also, the increased length means a higher ballistic coefficient. Which allows the bullet to fly farther and be less susceptible to wind drift at long ranges.
Because this ammo is loaded to higher 5.56 millimeter pressures, you should not use this ammo if you have a 20 223 Remington chamber. If your rifle has a 5.56 millimeter chamber, or another chamber that's designed to safely shoot this ammunition, then you can use this ammunition without concern.
One thing that sets this ammo apart from other products on the market is the visible case annealing or heat treatment. This process helps prevent cracks and other failures of the brass cases. Military ammo has the evidence of this process left on the case for easy verification that it has been completed. To verify this ammo met the standards that have been set for it, I used to chronograph to measure the average velocity of ten shot groups from both 16 and 20 inch AR-15s. I also fired a 10 shot group at 50 yards to test precision. Not surprisingly, both results were well within the ranges specified by federal.
Because of the high reliability of this ammo and the standards to which it's held, it's easy to recommend XM855. If you need brass cased 5.56 millimeter ammo for pretty much any reason, you should definitely take a look at XM855.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Federal |
|---|---|
| Condition | new |
| Bullet Weight | 62 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) |
| Ammo Casing | Brass |
| Quantity | 500 |
| Ammo Caliber | 5.56x45mm |
| Manufacturer SKU | XM855F |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Muzzle Velocity (fps) | No |
| Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) | No |
| Cost Per Round | 37.0¢ per round |
| UPC Barcode | 029465060817 |
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Customer Reviews
- Great Product at great price. Review by SL
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This is the only ammo I buy. I run it through an AR15 S&W M&P. Thousands of rounds, no jams or feeding issues, shoots clean, always performs. (Posted on 5/23/12)Quality Performance Value - bang for the buck!! Review by dcdoc
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Love the 5.56! Great ammunition, No jams, misfeeds, or duds. They will blast through anything and burn clean. I received them in three days from LuckyGunner, as promised. Ill be back for more!!! (Posted on 1/3/12)Performance Value Quality - top shelf Review by six gunn outlaw
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Great ammo, super fast service, and great value.... Stock pile it..... (Posted on 11/14/11)Performance Value Quality - good buy Review by bob
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Good price, good ammo. (Posted on 11/11/11)Performance Value Quality - Best Bang For Your Dollar Review by taical
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This is the same stuff I fed my M16 A2 during my stint in the Rangers and it packs a wallop! This is the only brand I shoot and the only place I purchase from. (Posted on 9/27/11)Performance Value Quality - good bullet Review by pump
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This is a bullet that will go thought brush and keep going to take down the target. Thank you luckygunner.com (Posted on 9/6/11)Performance Value Quality - Whats not to like? Review by Discount Barber
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Exactly what I was looking for. (Posted on 5/14/11)Performance Value Quality - Mil Spec Quality Review by MSG K.
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Runs just like you expect it to, Great! (Posted on 4/20/11)Performance Value Quality - I Will Buy More...Great Price, Quality Ammo Review by Jungle Joel
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Got my ammo at the same price my friend got his " Loose Bulk" ammo, Thanks for the fast service. (Posted on 4/9/11)Performance Value Quality - keep em comin Review by Chip
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Found that once I was sighted in and everything was adjusted the rounds kept hitting their marks. I buy all my ammo from you guys. Great service, fast delivery, and priced to sell. At these prices you know it's not sitting on the shelf (Posted on 3/23/11)Performance Value Quality - Satisfied Customer. Review by Mr. Rowan
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Cannot go wrong with this at the range it was intended for and your honest appraisal of your own skill. Order filled very quickly and product exactly as advertised. (Posted on 3/14/11)Performance Value Quality - good buy, would purchase in the future. Review by aam
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good buy, would purchase in the future. (Posted on 7/12/10)Performance Value Quality - good buy, would purchase in the future. Review by aam
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good buy, would purchase in the future. (Posted on 7/12/10)Performance Value Quality - Good Stuff Review by revor
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Nice price, shoots well! (Posted on 6/29/10)Performance Value Quality - good stuff Review by two guns tall
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stock pileing 62 gr need say more! (Posted on 6/22/10)Performance Value Quality - great ammo Review by underdog123
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Ammo is clean, new, and fired accurately like a champ! (Posted on 6/17/10)Performance Value Quality - Unbeatable Price Review by taical
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Luckygunner, I feel like the lucky one. I purchased a half case of the M855 ammo when I saw you had a one day sale. I have not received the order yet but the price alone is enough to keep me coming back. (Posted on 6/14/10)Performance Value Quality - Good to shoot steel. Review by Sully
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Good to shoot steel. (Posted on 5/6/10)Performance Value Quality
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