Full Metal Case (FMC)

Target

Full Metal Case (FMC) is essentially synonymous with FMJ, with the jacket fully enclosing the bullet except for the base. Some manufacturers use this term to distinguish their products, but performance is identical to standard FMJ.

Use Type

Range Training

Indoor Range

Specifications

Core Material: Lead
Jacket Material: Copper
Coverage: Full (except base)
Expansion: None
vs FMJ: Essentially identical
Common Use: European manufacturers
Typical Calibers: 9mm, .45 ACP
Best Use: Target / Training

Comparison

Type	Coverage	Base
FMJ	Full jacket	Exposed lead
FMC	Full case	Exposed lead
TMJ	Total enclosure	Enclosed

FAQ

FMC vs FMJ difference?

Practically none. FMC is a marketing term some manufacturers use. Both have fully jacketed bullets with exposed lead bases.

You may be interested in these ammo products with a full metal case bullet:

223 Rem - 55 Grain FMJBT - PMC - 1000 Rounds

Regular Price: $470.00

Special Price: $445.00

417 Reviews

Quantity - 1,000
Manufacturer - PMC
Bullets - Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Casings - Brass
Cost Per Round - 44.5¢ per round

9mm - 115 Grain FMJ - Federal American Eagle - 50 Rounds

$15.50

44 Reviews

Quantity - 50
Manufacturer - Federal
Bullets - Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Casings - Brass
Cost Per Round - 31¢ per round

9mm - 115 Grain FMJ - Fiocchi - 50 Rounds

$14.00

55 Reviews

Quantity - 50
Manufacturer - Fiocchi
Bullets - Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Casings - Brass
Cost Per Round - 27.5¢ to 28¢ per round

30 Carbine - 110 Grain MC - Remington UMC - 500 Rounds

$440.00

Quantity - 500
Manufacturer - Remington
Bullets - Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Casings - Brass
Cost Per Round - 88¢ per round

Back to Ammopedia