A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO Ball  United States F A 52 profile view.7.62mm NATO Ball  United States F A 52 head view.

Details

TypeBall
ProjectileFMJ, GM, steel core, 1 smooth crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, nickel, ring crimp, red annulus
HeadstampF A 52
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.