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7.62mm NATO United States

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

Details

TypeBall, M80
ProjectileFMJ, GM, 1 knurled crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, purple annulus
Headstamp⊕ LC 68
NotesIn 1968, M80 ball ammunition was switched from GM to GMCS jackets as part of a copper-savings program. This round was produced before that change.