MK318 vs MK262 - AR15.COM
Jun 30, 2020 · A true barrier blind round performs essentially the same after penetrating a barrier. Mk318 frags its nose off and then penetrates with its .22” base. It’s better than something like mk262 which frags and underpenetrates barriers, but I wouldn’t expect mk318 to do as much tissue damage after penetrating a barrier as it would on an open ...
5.56 62GR Federal Lake City - Enhanced MK318 Mod 1 SOST OTM …
Apr 22, 2020 · One has radial grooves strategically placed to facilitate fragmentation, one has a cannelure to prevent setback. One is meant to retain 95%+ weight, one is meant to have a "rear penetrator" and shed the front. They are both made of copper, zinc, and lead. They are both available in sealed 5.56 loadings.
MK318 ammo any good - AR15.COM
Sep 19, 2023 · The loaded MK318 Mod 0 cartridge has a nominal OAL of 2.20". The projectile does not have a cannelure per se, but the case mouth is crimped into the top relief band. The cartridge is sealed at the case mouth, however not with the asphalt sealant typically found on military ammunition. The primers are sealed and crimped.
MK318 Mod 0 Accuracy - AR15.COM
Sep 27, 2010 · The SOST projectile loaded in the MK318 Mod 0 cartridge has a nominal weight of 62 grains and a nominal length of 0.87”. It is constructed with a copper base and a small, non-bonded lead core in the ogive section of the bullet. Due to this higher copper to lead ratio, the MK318 Mod 0 projectile is longer than a traditional copper jacketed ...
Mk318 still made? - AR15.COM
Mar 14, 2018 · Designated as MK318 MOD-0 the round was designed as a barrier defeating round with superior penetration and better ballistic stability when shooting through glass, car doors, and other barriers. "...the best military 5.56 mm load against glass is 52 gr M995 AP, followed by the 62 gr Mk318 Mod0 OTM and 70 gr Optimal "brown tip" OTM."
whats better. mk318 or m855a1 - AR15.COM
Aug 15, 2012 · MK318 was created to cover the shortfallings of tthe M885 ammo. MK318 is optmized for the 14.5 inch carbine rifle. You get roughly 2900 FPS out of a 14.5 inch barrel and it fragments down to 2300 fps. This allows the Carbine M4 to work out to about 200 yards and stay above the 2300fps fragmentation threshold.
Best Barrier Blind Ammo - AR15.COM
Feb 5, 2014 · Quoted: Quoted: Im looking for the best barrier blind ammo. From my research ive come up with a few of the more popular rounds... M855 Pro - Cheap and available everywhere Con - known for poor penetration and ballistics, no flash suppressant, designed for 20" barrel M855A1 Pro - Increased penetration compared to M855, deigned to shorter barrels ...
Federal MK318 what happened to it? - AR15.COM
Jun 22, 2014 · The small amount of ammo that ended up for sale to the public was a small over run of production back in 2010, hence the reason it's almost ways stamped "FC10". The USMC has said they are phasing out mk318 for m855a1, once this is done I imagine federal will stop producing the round and we probably won't see it again.
Gel Test: Mk318 Mod1 - AR15.COM
Sep 14, 2018 · I looked at the videos for M855A1 and MK318 mod1 on the same channel and the showed less penetration and velocity for both than the mk319 mod 1. I'm pretty sure mk318 mod 0 is sub 2 moa, at least its listed as sub 2 moa and it always has been for me when shooting. Also it a OTM round so I would hope its fairly accurate.
MK318 SOST | Gel Test - AR15.COM
Sep 25, 2017 · MK318 SOST | Ballistic Gel Test. Schweet, I have always liked this round. In. Right on. Bummer about the fucky chronographs. Still a good test. I use this ammo in my 10.3 just because it was available at my LGS, always just guessed/hoped it would still work decently at the reduced velocity.