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What is 7.62x51mm NATO Ammunition?

The 7.62x51mm NATO is a rifle cartridge that was designed as a standard round for NATO forces. It is a rimless, bottleneck round that is based off of the .308 Winchester cartridge.

It is used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world and has become popular with civilian shooters as well. The cartridge is well-known for its accuracy, power, and reliability.

The 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge is most commonly used in rifles such as the M14, M24, and M110. It can also be used in machine guns such as the M240 and M249.

What are the types of 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition?

There are three main types of 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition: ball, tracer, and armor-piercing. 

  • Ball ammunition is the standard type of 7.62x51mm NATO round. It is a metal-cased round with a round-nose bullet that is designed for general purpose use.
  • Tracer ammunition is designed to allow the shooter to track the projectile’s trajectory in low light conditions. The round consists of a standard ball cartridge with a tracer element attached to the rear.
  • Armor-piercing ammunition is designed to penetrate armor or other hard targets. The round consists of a standard ball cartridge with a hardened steel penetrator attached to the front.

7.62x51mm NATO Ammo Specifications:

Parent case Experimental cartridge series (based off .300 Savage and .30-06 Springfield)
Case type Rimless, bottleneck
Bullet diameter 0.308 in (7.82 mm)
Land diameter 0.300 in (7.62 mm)
Neck diameter 0.345 in (8.8 mm)
Shoulder diameter 0.454 in (11.5 mm)
Base diameter 0.470 in (11.9 mm)
Rim diameter 0.473 in (12.0 mm)
Rim thickness 0.050 in (1.3 mm)
Case length 2.015 in (51.2 mm)
Overall length 2.800 in (71.1 mm)
Rifling twist 1 in 12 in (304.8 mm)
Primer type Berdan or Large rifle
Maximum pressure 60,191 psi (415.00 MPa)

Ballistic Performance Of 7.62x51mm NATO Ammo:

Bullet mass/type Velocity Energy
147 gr (10 g) M80 FMJ 2,800 ft/s (850 m/s) 2,559 ft⋅lbf (3,470 J)
175 gr (11 g) M118 long range BTHP 2,600 ft/s (790 m/s) 2,627 ft⋅lbf (3,562 J)

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between 7.62 x51 and 7.62 x54?

7.62x54mm is a rimmed cartridge while 7.62x51mm is a rimless cartridge. 7.62x54mm is also slightly longer and has a slightly higher muzzle velocity than 7.62x51mm.

What is the effective range of a 7.62 NATO round?

The effective range of a 7.62 NATO round can vary depending on the type of rifle it is being shot from, the weight of the round, and the type of target it is being used against. However, in general, the effective range of a 7.62 NATO round is around 800 meters.

What are the benefits of using 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition?

Some of the specific benefits of using 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition include:

– Increased accuracy and stopping power, compared to other rifle cartridges.

– Durable and reliable, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.

– Ideal for use in a variety of firearms, including rifles and machine guns.

– Can be used for both personal and military applications.

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