[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Federal XM855 223 Rem

Posted: 1/19/2005 9:33:34 PM EDT

What exactly does Steel Penetrator mean? This is where I get it from, Federal XM855 223 Rem (5.56mm) Lake City SS109, 62 gr Green Tip Steel Penetrator, 2000 Rds. They are being sold at The new outdoor marksmen website but I dont quite know what it means. Thanks.

Posted: 1/19/2005 9:49:45 PM EDT

[#1]

M855 is a composite projectile. Meaning it has the traditional lead core but also a steel penetrator inside the bullet. This allows for better penetration since steel does not deform like lead does when a target is hit. M193 contains only lead .

Some good info here.

Posted: 1/19/2005 9:55:32 PM EDT

[#2]

So then whats the difference from a AP and this? Im guessiong there is some, or else I wouldn't be able to attain it.

Posted: 1/19/2005 9:58:25 PM EDT

[#3]

Stop asking so many questions and go to the link he provided you!

Posted: 1/19/2005 9:59:10 PM EDT

[#4]

See the different colored front section in the interior of the bullet?

Thats the hardened steel core. The rear section is lead.

AP ammo generally has a complete steel core.

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