The Winchester M855 Green Tip delivers military-specification performance for serious shooters demanding consistent accuracy and reliable penetration. This steel-core ammunition meets NATO standards for 5.56x45mm applications, providing enhanced barrier penetration compared to standard ball ammunition.
What Makes This Different
The M855 Green Tip features a steel penetrator core beneath its lead base, significantly improving performance against intermediate barriers compared to standard M193 ball ammunition. Winchester's manufacturing process ensures consistent powder charges and primer seating for reliable ignition and velocity consistency. Each round delivers approximately 3,020 fps muzzle velocity from a 20-inch barrel, maintaining NATO specification requirements for military and law enforcement applications.
Key Features
- Steel penetrator core for enhanced barrier penetration capability
- 62-grain full metal jacket bullet with green-painted tip identification
- Brass cases suitable for reloading applications
- NATO-specification powder charge for consistent 3,020 fps muzzle velocity
- Boxer primers for reliable ignition in various conditions
- 1000-round case quantity for extended training sessions
- Compatible with 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington chamber firearms
This ammunition performs effectively in carbine-length and rifle-length gas systems, cycling reliably in AR-15 platforms and other 5.56 NATO firearms. The steel core construction maintains trajectory stability at extended ranges while providing superior performance against vehicular glass, light metal barriers, and body armor compared to standard ball ammunition. Military and law enforcement agencies specify M855 for its consistent terminal performance and barrier-blind capabilities.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Bullet Weight: 62 grains
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket with steel penetrator core
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,020 fps (20-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,255 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Boxer-type
- Quantity: 1000 rounds per case
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
Winchester's M855 Green Tip ammunition provides the performance characteristics required for tactical applications where barrier penetration matters. The 1000-round case format offers substantial cost savings over smaller quantities while ensuring adequate supply for training programs and operational requirements.