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7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO Ball (Standard) M80 United States ⊕ LC 68 profile view.7.62mm NATO Ball (Standard) M80 United States ⊕ LC 68 head view.

Details

TypeBall (Standard), M80
ProjectileFMJ, GM, 1 knurled crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, green annulus
Headstamp⊕ LC 68
NotesM80 reference loading, lot LCY 7.62-506, WC 846 propellant. Normal LC 1968 production M80 ball has a purple annulus.