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5.56 x 45mm United States

5.56 x 45mm Ball M855 United States ⊕ LC 87 profile view.5.56 x 45mm Ball M855 United States ⊕ LC 87 head view.

Details

TypeBall, M855
ProjectileFMJ, GM, steel core, green tip, 1 knurled crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, purple annulus
Headstamp⊕ LC 87
NotesM855 rounds made by LC in 1987-1990 with yellowish tips exist in other collections as well. It is unclear if the tip color is faded or if it is a marking error.