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7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO API United States ⊕ LC 69 profile view.7.62mm NATO API United States ⊕ LC 69 head view.

Details

TypeAPI
ProjectileFMJ, GM, silver tip, 1 smooth crimping 1 knurled cannelures
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, ring crimp, purple annulus
Headstamp⊕ LC 69
NotesExperimental API test loading by Frankford Arsenal using Lake City brass and broken down Cal. .30 M14 API bullets, for the Air Force's GAU-2 gun.