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7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO Frangible XM160 United States FA profile view.7.62mm NATO Frangible XM160 United States FA head view.

Details

TypeFrangible, XM160
ProjectileFMJ, bakelite-lead mixture, green over white tip
Casebrass
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, purple annulus
HeadstampFA
NotesFrom first production lot (FA-L-P350) in 1961, which used projectiles from broken down Cal. 30 M22 frangible cartridges.