Ball vs. FMJ: What’s the Difference?

[Annihilator]

in my years I never called or heard any lead semi wadcutter called ball……..

 

[Belt Fed]

I've got old ball ammo that is copper jacketed.

 

[The Night Rider]

in my years I never called or heard any lead semi wadcutter called ball……..

Really? Because every ammo can of 5.56 FMJ M16 ammunition that I ever opened in the Army was labeled ball

 

[papa]

Really? Because every ammo can of 5.56 FMJ M16 ammunition that I ever opened in the Army was labeled ball

I bet that ammo wasn't lead , semi wadcutter either.

 

[The Night Rider]

I bet that ammo wasn't lead , semi wadcutter either.

Are you happy now?

 

[Annihilator]

Really? Because every ammo can of 5.56 FMJ M16 ammunition that I ever opened in the Army was labeled ball

I am talking about the lead SWC you had in the picture you posted and said NOTHING about a 5.56FMJ….maybe you should read what others post……

 

[Annihilator]

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Are you happy now?
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Doesn’t say ball …..says round nose flat point….

 

[RDubya]

My M1A is the love of my gun life. Her name is Lolita. I have dated others but she is the one who does it for me!