7.62x51mm Ammunition
Ballistic Data for the 7.62x51mm Ammunition
Copyright ©2004 Gary W. Cooke
To the best of my knowledge all military data and images presented inthese pages are UNCLASSIFIED, NON-SENSITIVE, and approved for publicrelease.
Sources:
FM 3-06.11 Combined Arms Operations in Urban Terrain.
FM 23-10 Sniper Training.
TM 43-0001-27 Army Ammunition Data Sheets For Small Caliber Ammunition.
TM 9-1305-201-20&P Organizational Maintenance Manual for Small ArmsAmmunition.
2002 Amended Budget ARMY PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION Budget.
2005 ARMY PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION Budget Estimate.
U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC Small Caliber Ammunition Branch website.
| Model | Cartridge Weight | Cartridge Length | Propellant | Projectile Weight | Chamber Pressure | Velocity 78 ft (23.8 m) from muzzle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M59 Ball | 393 gr (25.47 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | WC 846 | 150.5 gr (9.75 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,750 fps (838 mps) |
| M60 HPT | 412 gr (26.7 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | IMR 4475 | 171.5 gr (11.11 g) | 67,500 psi (4,745 kg/cm²) | N/A |
| M61 AP | 393 gr (25.47 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | IMR 4475 | 150.5 gr (9.75 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,750 fps (838 mps) |
| M62 Tracer | 383 gr (24.81 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | WC 846 | 142 gr (9.2 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,750 fps (838 mps) |
| M62 Tracer OFM | 387 gr (25.08 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | WC 846 | 146 gr (9.46 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,750 fps (838 mps) |
| M63 Dummy | 258 gr (16.72 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| M64 Grenade | 295 gr (19.12 g) | 2 in (50.8 mm) | WC 830 | N/A | N/A | 160 fps (49 mps) 5.5 ft (1.7 m) from muzzle, projected grenade |
| M80 Ball | 392 gr (25.4 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | WC 846 | 146 gr (9.46 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,750 fps (838 mps) |
| M82 Blank | 235 gr (15.23 g) | 2.6 in (66.04 mm) | SR 8231 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| M118 Special Ball | 390 gr (25.27 g) | 2.83 in (71.88 mm) | WC 846 or IMR 4895 | 172 gr (11.15 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,640 fps (805 mps) |
| M160 Frangible | 315 gr (20.41 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | SR 8074 | 108.5 gr (7.03 g) | N/A | 1,320 fps (402 mps) 100 yd (91 m) from muzzle |
| M172 Dummy | 385 gr (24.95 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| M276 Dim Tracer | 381 gr (24.69 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | WC 846 | 140-150 gr (9.07-9.72 g) | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,750 fps (838 mps) GMCS 2,680 fps (817 mps) GM |
| M852 Match | 385 gr (24.95 g) | 2.83 in (71.88 mm) | IMR 4895 | 168 gr (10.89 g) Hollow point | 50,000 psi (3,515 kg/cm²) | 2,550 fps (777 mps) |
| M993 AP | 362.6 gr (23.5 g) | 2.8 in (71.1 mm) | Bofors NC1290 | 126.6 gr (8.2 g) | 55,115 psi (3,875 kg/cm²) | 2,985 fps (910 mps) |
To the best of my knowledge all military data and images presented inthese pages are UNCLASSIFIED, NON-SENSITIVE, and approved for publicrelease.
Sources:
FM 3-06.11 Combined Arms Operations in Urban Terrain.
FM 23-10 Sniper Training.
TM 43-0001-27 Army Ammunition Data Sheets For Small Caliber Ammunition.
TM 9-1305-201-20&P Organizational Maintenance Manual for Small ArmsAmmunition.
2002 Amended Budget ARMY PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION Budget.
2005 ARMY PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION Budget Estimate.
U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC Small Caliber Ammunition Branch website.


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