A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO AP  United States R A 50 profile view.7.62mm NATO AP  United States R A 50 head view.

Details

TypeAP
ProjectileFMJ, GM, black tip, 1 smoothcrimping, 1 knurled cannelures
Casealuminum, taper crimp, greenish grey anodized and graphite coated
Primerpercussion, flat, nickel, ring crimp, red annulus
HeadstampR A 50
NotesThis round is properly identified as "Cal. .30 Light Rifle" since NATO adoption did not occur until 1955. It is grouped under 7.62mm NATO for convenience.