Need info on this ammo

[bullseye]

I found a few boxes of this ammo this week and was wondering if anyone here has any exp with it or knows anything about it. Thanks.

[Seattlefungus]

That's the SS109 AK74 version of our M885 penetrator Military ammo...

[drhall762]

I believe SS109 is the NATO designation for the standard NATO 5.56mm penetrator round. The stuff made in B-H is usually of exceptional quality. They use a black tip as designation as opposed to the U.S. green tip.

Dave :sniper:

[bullseye]

cool, I think I'll go get some more. Thanks.

[Geilt]

I am correct in assuming the discoloration around the neck of the case is from it being hardened?

[okie shooter]

That's the SS109 AK74 version of our M885 penetrator Military ammo...

5.56x45 is nato(.223) ammo, 74 ammo would be 5.45x39, this stuff is equal to 223 ammo, I imagine built for western(nato) use by Igman, I am guessing from the head stamp(from the lot number).


I am correct in assuming the discoloration around the neck of the case is from it being hardened?
That looks to be the annealing of the brass discoloration.

[SteelCore]

trhe discoloration is from the annealing process. Those bullets have tiny steel penetrators in them. try shooting 1/2" and 1" mild steel plates from at least 50YDS...zzzzizp!