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.
Posted by M1A96819 at 4/28/2010 5:04 PM 
Categories: M62 Tracer, M172 Dummy, M61 AP, M80 Ball, M993 AP, M160 Frangible, M60 HPT, M63 Dummy, M59 BALL, M82 Blank, M64 Grenade, M118 Special Ball, M62 Tracer OFM, M852 Match, M276 Dim Tracer
Categories: M62 Tracer, M172 Dummy, M61 AP, M80 Ball, M993 AP, M160 Frangible, M60 HPT, M63 Dummy, M59 BALL, M82 Blank, M64 Grenade, M118 Special Ball, M62 Tracer OFM, M852 Match, M276 Dim Tracer
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