Military switching to "green" bullets (Military.com)

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The US Army's "green" bullets -- the exposed penetrator, 5.56mm M855A1 and 7.62mm M80A1 rounds -- are unique to this country. Other armies have elected to stay with traditional FMJ configuration in developing lead-free projectiles. One of these is the 5.56mm BNT 4 HP (Ball, Non-Toxic 4 High-Performance) loading made for the Norwegian military by Nammo.

Below, l. to r.: 77gr SMK; 62gr BNT 4 HP; 62gr M855


Below, 62gr BNT 4 HP sectioned, showing 2-piece steel core (soft steel slug, hard steel tip)


Should anyone wish to acquire some of the Nammo lead-free ammo, it is currently available as "Carl Gustaf NATO 5.56X45/.223 62grn" from http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?i...c000rd+Can

Buyer Beware: Judging by headstamp dates, this surplus ammo is the first iteration that reportedly caused some health issues when fired in HK416 rifles in indoor ranges. It is almost certainly NOT the new and improved Mk2 version.

Prospective purchasers may also wish to read the following arfcom thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=16&t=649168