7.62mm NATO United States
Details
| Type | Ball |
|---|---|
| Projectile | FMJ, GM, steel core, 1 smooth crimping cannelure |
| Case | aluminum, taper crimp, yellowish grey anodized and graphite coated |
| Primer | percussion, flat, nickel, ring crimp, red annulus |
| Headstamp | R A 50 |
| Notes | This round is properly identified as "Cal. .30 Light Rifle" since NATO adoption did not occur until 1955. It is grouped under 7.62mm NATO for convenience. |