| AR-15
Accessories |
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| AR15 Ammunition |
Some manufactures call their chambers 5.56x45 but
they are not always true 5.56 specs Also .308 (7.62x51) are not
on a true AR15 although they may be based the same platform
Note; To use pistol calibers various parts may need to be changed
and added
Major Options - .223, 5.56x45, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, 7.62x39, 7.62x51,
9mm, .45acp Costs (vary) |
5.56 NATO chamber |
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.223 |
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6.5 Grendel |
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6.8 SPC |
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7.62x39 |
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5.7x28 |
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5.45x39 |
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7.62x51 |
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9mm |
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.410 |
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.45acp |
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.22 lr |
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| AR15 Ammunition Types |
Brass / Steel case
FMJ / Expanding
.223 / 5.56x45
40-80 grain bullet weight
Specialty Military flavors
Bullet weights typically relate to accuracy and penetration at
long range |
| AR15 Ammunition Brands |
US Military Surplus – potentially low quality (usually
rejects)
Imported Military – Actual Military surplus, available in limited
supplies
Commercial – usually the best buy (cost + quality) most plentiful
Premium / Match Ammo – Premium components from the ammo factories
(hunting ammo falls into this area)
Steel Case - Cheap imports, don’t always work with al ARs
Re-loads – quality varies greatly |
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