Federal Cartridge 7.62x51mm NATO 149 Grain Full Metal Jacket Ammunition, 220 Round Can Md: XM8022AC1 Federal American Eagle 7.62x51mm Ammunition meets military specifications for reliable performance and consistent accuracy. Loaded with 149-gr. FMJ bullets, this ammunition is suitable for precision practice and is an affordable option for the target board. Comes packaged in a mil-spec metal ammo can, perfect for long-term ammo storage, organization and transportation to the range.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Bullet Weight: 149 Grains
- Bullet Style: XM80 Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail
- Case Type: Brass
- Muzzle Velocity: 2750 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2437 ft lb
- Rounds: 220 per can
Manufacturer: Federal
Manufacturer Number: Xm8022ac1
Upc: 029465565664
Caliber Dictionary
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The 7.62X51mm NATO cartridge was adopted by the U.S. in the M14 rifle in 1957. NATO adopted it in the same year, but in other platforms. The 7.62X51mm is essentially a shortened 30-06 case, allowing a more compact action and more compact ammunition at very minor cost in performance. A side benefit--which might not have been anticipated--is improved accuracy because of the greater efficiency of the shorter case. Although 7.62X51mm has been largely supplanted by the 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge in service rifles, it is still widely used by militaries around the world and remains a primary cartridge for light and medium machineguns. Due to its exceptional accuracy it is also a very common cartridge for military sniping at ranges to a bit beyond 1000 yards. The civilian version, the 308 Winchester, was introduced in 1952 while the 7.62X51MM was still in the experimental stages. — Craig Boddington
