5.56x45 - 62 Grain FMJ M855 - Winchester - 800 Rounds vs Bushmaster Var24 ATACS

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Rifles 5.56x45 - 62 Grain FMJ M855 - Winchester - 800 Rounds Bushmaster Var24 ATACS
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#94001
#23862
Bullet Weight 62 Grain
Bullet Type Penetrator
Ammo Casing Brass
Quantity 800
Primer Type Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps) 3060
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 1289
Attracts Magnet Yes
Length 42.25"
Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber .223 Remington
Barrel Length 24" Heavy Barrel
Capacity 5
Finish Camo
Gun Type Rifle
Details
Brand Winchester Bushmaster
Reviews N/A See 1 Review
Prices
MSRP $490.00 $816.89
Used Price $343.00 $571.82
Sale Price $441.00 $735.20

Rifles Descriptions

5.56x45 - 62 Grain FMJ M855 - Winchester - 800 Rounds

We love Winchester’s 5.56x45 M855 ammunition. Not only is this a great case of ammo to have on hand for plinking and target practice – it’s also useful for home defense thanks to its special full metal jacket projectile. This round’s 62 grain FMJ is known as a “penetrator.” That’s because the front half of its core is made of hard steel instead of soft lead, which makes the bullet resilient enough to penetrate soft tissue to a depth of up to 20”. The penetrator bullet also does a much better job of puncturing sheet metal, and it may even split in half as it penetrates soft tissue so it can track two wound channels through its target. The penetrator’s green painted tip indicates that the bullet contains steel. It will attract a magnet, so plan which ranges you visit accordingly. Its slightly heavier bullet also means M855 ammo provides the best accuracy in conjunction with a 1:8” or 1:9” barrel. (A 1:7” twist is acceptable, just not ideal.) This ammo will function correctly in any AR-15 or other 5.56 firearm. Its brass cases are military-style in that they were not polished after being heat-treated for greater strength. Non-corrosive, Boxer-primed and fully reloadable!

Bushmaster Var24 ATACS

Features a fluted 24 inch chrome-moly steel extra-heavy varmint barrel (one inch diameter out to gas block) and eleven degree competition muzzle crown. Coated bore and chamber. One in nine inch twist free-floated with a vented aluminum fore-end. Two-stage competition trigger (3.5 pound takeup, 1 pound letoff). Ships with manual and 5 round magazine. Covered in A-TACS camouflage finish.