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    Carl Gustaf 5.56x45 Steel Core Penetrator

    Is there anything special about this ammo, or is it just like regular old M855? I bought a can of it some time ago, and just wondering if this is something I should keep for TEOTWAWKI?

    Midway was selling it for $549.00 plus tax and shipping whenever they last had it in stock.

    Carl Gustaf Ammunition 5.56x45mm NATO 62 Grain Steel Core Penetrator Full Metal Jacket 10 Round Clips in Ammo Can of 1000

    This is it! MidwayUSA has received what may be our VERY LAST shipment of surplus 5.56x45mm ammunition loaded with a steel core penetrator bullet! Due to changing regulations you may NEVER AGAIN be able to purchase 5.56x45mm NATO steel core ammunition! This is top quality, true military overrun ammunition produced in Sweden for a NATO European Military contract. It’s loaded in 10-round stripper clips, individually sealed in plastic bags and comes neatly packed in a brand new 50 caliber ammo can, making it perfect for long-term storage. Includes two magazine loaders for easy loading from stripper clips. We have EXTREMELY LIMITED quantities available, so we must limit purchases to one per Customer. Hurry, you may never get this opportunity again!



    Technical Information
    •Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
    •Bullet Weight: 62 Grains
    •Bullet Style: Full Metal Jacket Steel Core
    •Muzzle Velocity: 2985 fps
    •Muzzle Energy: 1227 ft lbs
    •Case Type: Brass
    •Jacket Material: Gilding Metal
    •Core Material: Hard Steel/Soft Steel
    •Reloadable: No
    •Corrosive: No
    •Compatible with all 5.56x45mm NATO weapons
    •NATO Qualified: NATO Design AC/225-128A
    •Non-Toxic with Improved Penetration compared with NATO standard ball (SS109)
    •No lead or antimony in cartridge



    This product is not eligible for free shipping.

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...50219_1-_-link

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    It's just Swedish made M855. Nothing special.

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    Holy cow! That's expensive, but expected. I was buying those candy from aimsurplus some years back for about half that price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Preacherboy View Post
    Holy cow! That's expensive, but expected. I was buying those candy from aimsurplus some years back for about half that price.
    I don't remember when I bought this or how much I paid, but I found an old email from Aimsurplus.com where they were selling it for $400 back in 2015.

    CARL GUSTAF NATO SS109/M855 5.56X45/.223 62GRN STEEL CORE AMMUNITION

    1,000RD CAN ONLY ...$399.50*

    *THIS PRICE IS ONLY GUARANTEED ON THIS SHIPMENT. DUE TO EXTREMELY HIGH VOLUMES OF ORDERS, PLEASE ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS AND SHIP YOUR ORDER.

    Recent Production Surplus Swedish Carl Gustaf NATO SS109/M855 5.56X45 (.223) Ammunition. Features a 62grn Steel Core Full Bi-metal Jacketed Bullet, Brass Case and Non-Corrosive Berdan Primer. Packaged 10rds on a Charger Sealed in a Plastic Pack, 1,000rds in a Resealable M2A1 .50cal Can. Includes M16/AR15 and HK G36 Magazine Loaders as Pictured.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thedonn007 View Post
    I don't remember when I bought this or how much I paid, but I found an old email from Aimsurplus.com where they were selling it for $400 back in 2015.

    CARL GUSTAF NATO SS109/M855 5.56X45/.223 62GRN STEEL CORE AMMUNITION

    1,000RD CAN ONLY ...$399.50*

    *THIS PRICE IS ONLY GUARANTEED ON THIS SHIPMENT. DUE TO EXTREMELY HIGH VOLUMES OF ORDERS, PLEASE ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS AND SHIP YOUR ORDER.

    Recent Production Surplus Swedish Carl Gustaf NATO SS109/M855 5.56X45 (.223) Ammunition. Features a 62grn Steel Core Full Bi-metal Jacketed Bullet, Brass Case and Non-Corrosive Berdan Primer. Packaged 10rds on a Charger Sealed in a Plastic Pack, 1,000rds in a Resealable M2A1 .50cal Can. Includes M16/AR15 and HK G36 Magazine Loaders as Pictured.
    Could be. Perhaps they had a cheaper sale...don't remember. Maybe I got them from sgammo. Can't recall, but $550 plus shipping seems high.

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    Thought it was a slightly longer projectile and some reported significantly better than XM855 accuracy. I have used some and have a bit of it in my supply. The powder does stink a little more than standard stuff.

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    I think I've tested it against armor at some point. It's a longer bullet than M855 (.995" vs .9065"). When I did a velocity test on it 5 years ago, it was a little over 3000 fps from the 16" barrel.

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