Military M855 round to be replaced in 2009

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Discussion Starter · Dec 10, 2008

The current M855 round used by the military is slated to be replaced by a new lead free M855 LFS round. The ATK/Lake City developed projectile uses a bismuth-tin core and will feature reduced flash, increased velocity, and better aerodynamics. The new M855 LFS projectile does not use a FMJ construction. Unlike current M855, the dark grey steel penetrator of the new M855 LFS extends THROUGH the jacket nose

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magikbullet

· #2 · Dec 10, 2008

Interesting.

I can haz surplus m855?

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aziator

· #3 · Dec 10, 2008

Maybe this is why there is a shortage of 5.56 ammo, they are slowing down production of M855 so they can gear up to make this.

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Whiskey three six

· #4 · Dec 10, 2008

Source of information please.

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DSM

· #5 · Dec 10, 2008

Does this mean the Air Force will finally stop using AA40 from Federal? The last entity in DoD to still be using it. Oh happy days.

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MickeyC

· #6 · Dec 10, 2008

Yuck, the black tip doesn't look evenly bonded to the copper jacket behind it. I wonder if thet helps or hinders drag.

It's mentioned in SOCNET and the ARMY times.

Mind you the idea of a flash suppresent is nice, I could switch to a pure muzzlebreak to get more control.

Here is an interesting presentation on Military direct fire munistions form May 2008, http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2008Intl/Grassano.pdf

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