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7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO Ball United States ⊕ FA 65 profile view.7.62mm NATO Ball United States ⊕ FA 65 head view.

Details

TypeBall
ProjectileFMJ, GM, 1 knurled crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, red annulus
Headstamp⊕ FA 65
NotesLow charge, 29 grains of powder. Possibly for use with a silenced weapon, as some of these reportedly came back from Vietnam with an M14 silencer. Lot FAP 7.62-456.