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5.56 The cartridge used in a M-16 is a 5.56mm caliber Nato round It is also referred to as .223 caliber Remington. The actual bullet is small, weighing between 46 to 52 grains and having a true diameter of .224 inches. Bullet and case are 5.4 cm long
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What is the average size of a assault rifle bullet?
There is no one answer- it depends on the rifle. They are generally less powerful than a full size battle rifle cartridge. The M16 rifle uses a 5.56mm bullet, the AK47 a 7.62mm bullet, etc.
Is an m16 a 45 caliber weapon?
Noop. an M16 fires a 5.56mm (or .223 caliber) bullet. A .45 caliber shoots a bullet that is ~11.43mm.
What type of bullet does an M16 take?
5.56
What bullet does m16 rifle use?
The M16 assault rifle is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATOintermediate rifle cartridge. It can also accept .223 Remington rounds.
How fast is a bullet fired from a m16?
muzzle velocity is 3100 feet per second
Can a rocket be made small enough to fit into an m16 bullet?
In the 1960's there was the Gyrojet gun which were actually miniature rockets but the caliber was larger than the .223 round of the M16
What size round does an m16 shoot?
5.56mm
How fast is a bullet from an M16 rifle?
An M16 is chambered in 5.56 NATO round. Depending on cartridge type the speed can be between 905 m/s (2,970 ft/s) and 940 m/s (3,100 ft/s). A civilian version of an M16 can be chambered in many different calibers and the speed will depend on cartridge, load and bullet type.
Which gum has more power M16 or AK 47?
The bullet energy from the AK 47 is higher than a round from an M16 or M4. That doesn't mean it is necessarily a better weapon. The AK 47 is very reliable but the M16 is much more accurate.
How many mm of steel an m16 penetrates?
ba boule What type of bullet? Wich range? Just give me an anshwer! Standard bullet 300 m or something
Who many Fps for a 233 caliber bullet?
Bullets alone have no velocity. The .223 CARTRIDGE, when fired from an M16 rifle, will drive its bullet at about 3,200 fps. However, velocity depends on the makeup of the cartridge (powder charge, bullet weight) , and which firearm it is fired from.
What is the Performance of m16 rifle cal 5.56 ammunition?
Impossible to answer without more details. What range? What bullet weight? What barrel length?
