The AMMO FAQ page is freaking out and I need some help. I have the chance to buy a quantity of ammo that is not in an original container.
The headstamp has LC . 92 . . (nato cross) . .
Is this M193 or M855?
All help appreciated.
Posted: 7/29/2002 12:12:45 AM EDT
[#1]
It could be M855 or M193.
Does it have green tips? If so, it's M855.
M193 isn't NATO spec, but LC used some NATO marked brass to load M193.
Posted: 7/29/2002 12:20:49 AM EDT
[#2]
Thanks Big Bear. When did M855 start getting green tipped? Would you worry about the ammo being 10 years old? I fired a 20 round sample and everything seemed OK. Couldnt chrono it, but it cycled my rifle fine.
Posted: 7/29/2002 12:24:45 AM EDT
[#3]
I corrected a slight error in my response above. Sorry 'bout that.
BTW, the ammo FAQ has been moved [url=http://www.ammo-oracle.com/]here[/url].
Don't worry about it being ten years old. Stored properly, ammo keeps much longer than that.
