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2/24/2010 6:56:17 PM EDT
I'm not sure if I am the first to post this or not but I didn't see any other posts regarding it.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/02/marine_SOST_ammo_021510w/

2/24/2010 7:11:38 PM EDT
[#1]
So after searching the web for information I have to ask, what the hell is MK318 MOD 0?

Thanks.
2/24/2010 7:11:38 PM EDT
[#2]
I read an article a few days ago that said they are using Sierra Matchking bullets for that 'new' round.  I think it is  a good idea, the M855 has proven ineffective over there as of late.
2/24/2010 7:12:35 PM EDT
[#3]
It'll be the same brass, primer, powder, but with a different projectile.
2/24/2010 7:15:54 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
It'll be the same brass, primer, powder, but with a different projectile.


So what is it?  A 62 grain hollow point Sierra Match projectile?
2/24/2010 7:18:29 PM EDT
[#5]
The design concept reportedly includes the front portion of the bullet helping to defeat intermediate barriers while the solid copper back of the bullet provides penetrator effect. Additionally, a “short barrel propellant” was also designed for the new cartridge configuration.
2/24/2010 7:21:21 PM EDT
[#6]
its a solid copper 62 grain bullet   i think  its made by ATK maybe, im not sure tohugh who makes it, there is even a MK 319 round in 7.62
2/24/2010 7:22:31 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
It'll be the same brass, primer, powder, but with a different projectile.


So what is it?  A 62 grain hollow point Sierra Match projectile?


It think it's 75 grain BTHP Sierra Match King.




your thinking of the MK 262   round thats a seirra 77 grain HPBT  also known as  the AA53


2/24/2010 7:34:37 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
It'll be the same brass, primer, powder, but with a different projectile.


So what is it?  A 62 grain hollow point Sierra Match projectile?


It think it's 75 grain BTHP Sierra Match King.




your thinking of the MK 262   round thats a seirra 77 grain HPBT  also known as  the AA53






Yep your right I was, I tried to fix my post but you beat me to it.  
2/24/2010 8:22:43 PM EDT
[#9]
This has been posted by Dr Roberts in the ammunition forum and on M4 Carbine.net for some time now

The Mk318 Mod0 round is a 62 grn non bonded OTM round that is reportedly (loosely) based on the Trophy Bonded Bearclaw.
2/24/2010 8:32:42 PM EDT
[#10]
Is that the new SOST round?
2/24/2010 10:24:44 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Is that the new SOST round?


Read the article, ace.
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