The Winchester USA M855 Green Tip delivers military-specification performance with steel-core penetrator construction for enhanced barrier penetration. This 62-grain full metal jacket ammunition meets NATO specifications and provides consistent accuracy across multiple shooting platforms.
What Makes This Different
The M855 Green Tip features a steel penetrator core beneath the lead core, distinguishing it from standard ball ammunition. This construction enables superior performance against intermediate barriers while maintaining terminal effectiveness. Winchester's manufacturing process ensures consistent powder charges and primer ignition for reliable cyclic function in semi-automatic and automatic firearms.
Key Features
- 62-grain steel-core penetrator bullet with lead core and copper jacket
- 5.56x45mm NATO chamber specification for military and civilian rifles
- Muzzle velocity of 3,020 feet per second from 20-inch barrel
- Non-corrosive boxer primers and reloadable brass cases
- Green-painted bullet tip for easy identification
- 200-round bulk packaging reduces cost per round
- Compatible with AR-15, M16, and other 5.56/.223 chambered rifles
This ammunition performs reliably in tactical training, competitive shooting, and field applications. The steel penetrator core maintains trajectory stability at extended ranges while the 62-grain weight provides consistent ballistics in various barrel lengths. Winchester's quality control processes ensure reliable ignition and extraction across temperature extremes and high-volume shooting sessions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Bullet Weight: 62 grains
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket with steel penetrator
- Muzzle Velocity: 3,020 fps (20" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,255 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive boxer
- Quantity: 200 rounds per box
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
Winchester's M855 specification ensures compatibility with military surplus ammunition while providing the quality control expected from commercial manufacturing. The bulk packaging format offers significant savings for high-volume shooters without compromising individual round reliability.