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Marco Califo · January 23, 2020, 06:41 PM

The Accurate/Western Powders load guide download includes loads specific to the M855 62 grain NATO bullet. See the official load data sources sticky at top of this forum.
I have used factory ammo to "drill" through 12" of steel reinforced concrete. So, yes it is effective at meeting the milspec requirement of penetrating a steel helmet at whatever yards.
You cannot shoot it at National Forest ranges because it can spark. It also destroys steel target plates.
No practical uses. Some guys tried to rob a bank in body armor shooting this stuff. They died after holding off LAPD for 30 minutes. Google North Hollywood shootout.

January 23, 2020, 06:41 PM	#4
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	The Accurate/Western Powders load guide download includes loads specific to the M855 62 grain NATO bullet. See the official load data sources sticky at top of this forum. I have used factory ammo to "drill" through 12" of steel reinforced concrete. So, yes it is effective at meeting the milspec requirement of penetrating a steel helmet at whatever yards. You cannot shoot it at National Forest ranges because it can spark. It also destroys steel target plates. No practical uses. Some guys tried to rob a bank in body armor shooting this stuff. They died after holding off LAPD for 30 minutes. Google North Hollywood shootout. __________________ ............ Last edited by Marco Califo; January 23, 2020 at 07:19 PM.