M852
7.62 x 51 mm NATO match rifle cartridge M852
A 7.62 x 51 mm NATO match rifle cartridge M852 with a 168 gr lead/antimony core bullet, made to MIL-C-63450 and offered in Berdan or Boxer primed versions.
Also written: 7.62x51, 7.62 x 51 mm
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Specification
| Caliber and type | 7.62 x 51 mm NATO MATCH M852, rifle cartridge with lead/antimony core bullet |
|---|---|
| Index | A-386 or A-525 |
| Usage | 7.62 x 51 mm caliber weapons |
| Standard | MIL-C-63450 |
| Bullet type | BALL |
| Bullet mass | 10,9 g / 168 gr |
| Cartridge mass | 25,5 g |
| Primer | large rifle, non corrosive, non mercuric, Berdan (A-525), Boxer (A-386) |
| Propellant | single or double base powder |
| Average velocity | V25 = 777 m/s |
| Temperature interval | -54 °C to +52 °C |
| Packing | 600 rds / M2A1 / 18,6 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.