The Best 5.56 NATO Loads Ranked! #m855 #m995 #m855a1 #m193 #mk262mod1 #Mk318

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Left is most desirable/best suited. Terminal Ballistics and Precision picks are highly subjective based on rifle specs (barrel length and twist rate), and there may be various other loads that are similar to the ones mentioned.
Armor:
M995 -52gr FMJ AP
M855A1 - 62gr EPR
M855 - 62gr FMJ Steel Penetrator
M193 - 55gr FMJ

Terminal Ballistics:
M855A1 - 62gr EPR
75gr Speer Gold Dot
75gr Hornady Tap T2
77gr TMK
MK 318 Mod 1
MK 318 Mod 0
MK262 Mod 1
75gr Ballistic Tip
M193 - 55gr FMJ
M855 - 62gr FMJ Steel Penetrator

Precision:
MK262 Mod 1
77gr TMK
75gr Hornady Tap T2
75gr Speer Gold Dot
75gr TMJ

General Purpose:
M193 - 55gr FMJ
M855 - 62gr FMJ Steel Penetrator
Steel Case Ammo - any kind


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