556 LEAD FREE SLUG INFO

[41mag]

Those sleeves and stripper clips are definitely recycled. I would not trust the info written on the cardboard sleeves.

 

[41mag]

Came across 120rds of this. any info would be helpful. what grain and manufactor

Is the case head stamps all alike ? Post a pic of one if so.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Just remember to never shoot the m855a1 round in your weapon. It is highly corrosive and will break things.

It is not corrosive

 

[rinfanti]

It is not corrosive

Sorry, but it is. We developed weapons and systems for the DOD.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Sorry, but it is. We developed weapons and systems for the DOD.

Explain.

The primer is not corrosive. Nor is the powder. The brass case certainly is not. Neither is copper, or steel.


I know that under the right conditions, copper imbedded into a barrel and left for long periods of time can create corrosion, but that is not corrosive ammo. That's poor maintenance and certainly not specific to 855a1.

 

[cmshoot]

Corrosive, or erosive?

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Corrosive, or erosive?

Didn't you see that he is an expert? He certainly knows what he said and the differences

 

[palmettomoon]

Why would the Army specify an anti-corrosive coating for the exposed steel tip (assuming to prevent rust or corrosion) of the bullet but the overall cartridge is somehow corrosive to the weapon firing the round? Are you saying the round uses corrosive primers or propellants?

 

[EMC45]

Why would the Army specify an anti-corrosive coating for the exposed steel tip (assuming to prevent rust or corrosion) of the bullet but the overall cartridge is somehow corrosive to the weapon firing the round? Are you saying the round uses corrosive primers or propellants?

Corrosive priming compounds for pistol and rifle ammo haven't been used since the 50s in the U.S. (I know you know that Palmetto, not trying to correct you)

 

[palmettomoon]

Corrosive priming compounds for pistol and rifle ammo haven't been used since the 50s in the U.S. (I know you know that Palmetto, not trying to correct you)

I'm aware of that. 1953 is the last year we used corrosive elements in primers in military cartridges IIRC. I'm questioning the earlier assertion that M855A1 is somehow corrosive.