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Packaged in a reusable plastic ammo can, the cartridges inthis 120-round pack match the specifications of M855 “green tip” ballammunition used by the US military. Due to its heavier 62-grain full metaljacket bullet, the M855-spec cartridge produces a muzzle velocity of 3020 feetper second, slightly less than M193 ball. All cartridges in this can usereloadable brass cases.
Federal Premium Ammunition makes this ammo at the Lake CityArmy Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. Due to actual productionsometimes exceeding the military’s demand for ammo, the company frequentlysells surplus production to the public under the American Eagle and Federalbrands. Lake City ammo is highly sought after due to its milspec characteristicsand high quality.
This is 5.56×45 NATO ammunition and should function well inmost AR-15s; however, it may not fire safely in all .223 Remington firearms.Check with the manufacturer if in doubt.
Lake City Army Ammunition Plant currently operates under themanagement of Alliant Techsystems, parent company of Federal PremiumAmmunition. Owned by the US government, the plant produces over a billioncartridges every year in addition to conducting various weapon and ammo tests.Over 14,000 people work at the plant, which belongs to the Joint MunitionsCommand, a part of the United States Army Materiel Command.
