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FYI: PEO Ammunition Systems 2012-2013 - stanc - 04-20-2015
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a567897.pdf
FYI: PEO Ammunition Systems 2012-2013 - LRRPF52 - 04-20-2015
Quote:7.62mm, Lightweight Ammunition
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
New lightweight 7.62mm ammunition will
use the same bullet and primer as the
current M80A1/M62A1 ammunition. The
20% assembled ctg. weight reduction has
been achieved by replacing the current
brass alloyed ctg. case with a thin walled
stainless steel case.
CAPABILITY:
• Ballistically Similar to M80 & M62 ctgs.
• No Degradation in Performance,
Reliability, or Operating Conditions
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS:
• Ballistically Similar to Standard 7.62mm
M80 Ball & M62 Tracer
• 20% Minimum Weight Reduction
• No Degradation in Current Performance,
Reliability, or Operating Conditions
• Full Compliance to M80 & M62
Performance Specifications
20% weight reduction = 1.4lbs less per 100rds
FYI: PEO Ammunition Systems 2012-2013 - stanc - 12-15-2017
http://www.pica.army.mil/peoammo/products/portfolio