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5.56 x 45mm United States

5.56 x 45mm Ball (Reduced Range) United States OMA 89 profile view.5.56 x 45mm Ball (Reduced Range) United States OMA 89 head view.

Details

TypeBall (Reduced Range)
ProjectileRound Nose, plastic, light blue
Casealuminum, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, nickel, ring crimp
HeadstampOMA 89
NotesPart of a development effort to produce a low-cost aluminum-cased XM858 short rainge round. Note that the rim is slightly rebated.