Type | Ball, M59 |
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Projectile | FMJ, GM, steel core, 1 smooth crimping cannelure |
Case | brass, taper crimp |
Primer | percussion, flat, nickel, ring crimp, red annulus |
Headstamp | F A 54 |
Notes | This 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. |