CARTRIDGE, 5.56MM, BALL, M855

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Superseded date

06-02-2009

Publisher

US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks

Describes the M855 Ball cartridge used in 5.56mm weapon systems with a "one in seven" barrel twist.

Committee	FSC 1305
DevelopmentNote	C (4) Notice 1 - Notice of inactivation for new design (06/2001)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	45
PublisherName	US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks
Status	Superseded

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