840 Rounds of 5.56x45 Ammo by Lahab in Ammo Can - 62gr FMJ M855

American firearm enthusiasts are accustomed to seeing green paint on their 5.56x45 M855 ammunition. That’s why we want to make one thing about this ammo certain right off the bat: although its bullets aren’t painted, they do contain steel, and they will attract a magnet. In other words, steer clear of this ammo if your range prohibits “magnetic” projectiles!

The M855 bullet’s steel “penetrator” tip, which sits atop its solid lead core, does live up to its name. If the bullet encounters a sheet of 1/8” thick steel at ranges within about 650 yards, it’s probably going to bore right through it. The M855 bullet also has a tendency to break in half if it enters soft tissue, which in turn produces double the wound channels. If you use this ammo for range training, take care that its bullets will probably irreversibly damage steel targets.

The M855 bullet’s higher weight slows down its muzzle velocity a little. But its added momentum also helps to mitigate the effects of wind drift, as well as promote deeper penetration following impact. A barrel twist rate between 1:7” and 1:9” is considered optimal for a 62 grain projectile.

This ammo’s brass cases are brand new; they are visibly annealed around their necks. Its noncorrosive Boxer primers pose no threat of rusting your favorite rifle. As an added bonus, this ammo comes packaged in a brand new military spec ammo can. It’s made by Lahab Light Ammunition, the United Arab Emirates’ largest (and only) ammo manufacturer.