M193
5.56 x 45 mm Ball M193
Rifle cartridge with lead-antimony core bullet for 5.56 x 45 mm weapons with 1:12 in barrel twist, to MIL-C-9963.
Also written: .223 Rem, .223 Remington, 5,56x45, 5.56, 5.56 NATO, 5.56 x 45, 5.56X45, 5.56x45
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Specification
| Index | A-008 |
|---|---|
| Standard | MIL-C-9963 |
| Bullet type | BALL, lead-antimony core |
| Bullet mass | 3.56 g / 55 gr |
| Cartridge mass | 11.8 g |
| Average velocity | 965 +/- 12 m/s at 24 m (V24) |
| Usage | 5.56 x 45 mm weapons with 1:12 in barrel twist |
| Primer | small rifle, non-corrosive, non-mercuric, boxer |
| Propellant | double base powder |
| Temperature interval | -54 to +52 deg C |
| Packaging | 1000 rds in M2A1 metal box, 14.7 kg |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.