A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

7.62mm NATO United States

7.62mm NATO Blank XM82 United States FA 59 MATCH profile view.7.62mm NATO Blank XM82 United States FA 59 MATCH head view.

Details

TypeBlank, XM82
Projectile[none]
Casebrass, roll crimp, red lacquered paper wad sealant
Primerpercussion, flat, brass
HeadstampFA 59 MATCH
NotesAccording to The Woodin Lab, this is a prototype of the M82 blank. This particular variant used .30-06 match case cups and tooling to form the case.