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10/24/2011 8:00:48 AM EDT




What are the left two bullets?



I found them mixed in with some ss109, as seen in the middle. I put some 55gr MG in there on the right for size reference...



Thanks
10/24/2011 9:07:18 AM EDT
[#1]
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2010/06/u-s-army-issues-new-m855a1-ammo-to-troops-in-afghanistan/



Humm, looks lie it is the M855 replacement, the M855a1



These are really new, and I have have had them for a year now
10/24/2011 9:14:56 AM EDT
[#2]
Correct 855A1.

Where'd you get them?
10/24/2011 9:17:37 AM EDT
[#3]
hi tech,






Quoted:


Correct 855A1.



Where'd you get them?






 
10/24/2011 10:18:46 AM EDT
[#4]
That's cool.
A few other people have mentioned they have had a few turn up in bulk bullet boxes.
I bought 22,920 bullets and so far no luck getting anything cool except one really misformed one.

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10/24/2011 10:20:28 AM EDT
[#5]
Those look like the old Remington Bronze tips that have been out for many many years. Not sure if they were ever made in .223 diameter or not?
10/24/2011 4:02:03 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:


What are the left two bullets?


how much does each one weigh?
how does each one react to a magnet?
10/24/2011 5:50:45 PM EDT
[#7]
How much do those A1s weigh? (should be about 62gr)

If eventually we can no longer get regular M855s we'll probably be working up loads for those.

Looks like they seat real deep.
10/25/2011 5:51:29 AM EDT
[#8]
one is 62.10 and the other is 61.95


Quoted:


How much do those A1s weigh? (should be about 62gr)



If eventually we can no longer get regular M855s we'll probably be working up loads for those.



Looks like they seat real deep.






 
10/25/2011 6:08:00 AM EDT
[#9]
Yep, M855A1

10/25/2011 8:00:57 AM EDT
[#10]
ANYONE NOTICE HOW MUCH LONNGER THEY ARE? I WOORY THIS WOULD CAUSE A PRSEURE DIFF (OOPS im at work so the caps lock was on) i have some pulled bullets and im only useing a few and im kinda nervous.
10/25/2011 8:12:02 AM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
ANYONE NOTICE HOW MUCH LONNGER THEY ARE? I WOORY THIS WOULD CAUSE A PRSEURE DIFF (OOPS im at work so the caps lock was on) i have some pulled bullets and im only useing a few and im kinda nervous.


Agreed. If someone were to accidentally load one of those using his regular M855 load it might kaboom or at least show pressure signs.
10/25/2011 11:10:29 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
ANYONE NOTICE HOW MUCH LONNGER THEY ARE? I WOORY THIS WOULD CAUSE A PRSEURE DIFF (OOPS im at work so the caps lock was on) i have some pulled bullets and im only useing a few and im kinda nervous.


Agreed. If someone were to accidentally load one of those using his regular M855 load it might kaboom or at least show pressure signs.


im using some 50gr frangibles but they are looooooong. and im useing 24.5gr of AA2230. loaded ten and i'll see on sat.

10/25/2011 11:21:11 AM EDT
[#13]
I think they are M855a1 - they are totally new and GREEN - meaning no lead.  Cool find.
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