• MIL C 63989 : C

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    CARTRIDGE, 5.56MM, BALL, M855

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    Superseded date:  02-06-2009

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    Publisher:  US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks

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    Describes the M855 Ball cartridge used in 5.56mm weapon systems with a "one in seven" barrel twist.

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    Committee FSC 1305
    Development Note C (4) Notice 1 - Notice of inactivation for new design (06/2001)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks
    Status Superseded

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    MIL M 70446 : A MACHINE GUN, 5.56MM, M249
    MIL M 71026 : NOTICE 1 MAGAZINE, CARTRIDGE, SOFT PACK, REUSABLE, M249, 5.56MM MACHINE GUN (METRIC) GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL C 70599 : A CARBINE, 5.56mm: M4
    MIL-DTL-71026 Revision A:2000 Magazine, Cartridge, Soft Pack, Reusable, M249, 5.56MM Machine Gun (Metric), General Specification for
    MIL R 63997 : B RIFLE, 5.56MM: M16A2
    MIL-DTL-70446 Revision B:2007 MACHINE GUN, 5.56 MM: M249
    MIL-DTL-70446 Revision C:2008 MACHINE GUN, 5.56 MM: M249
    MIL C 71186 : 0 CARBINE, 5.56MM: M4A1

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    MIL-STD-636 Base Document:1958 Visual Inspection Standards for Small Arms Ammunition through Caliber .50
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