The 7.62 x 51 mm cartridge actually remains in use today thanks to its stopping power and effective range, but it wasn’t long before even the 7.62’s biggest champions in the US began to recognize its shortcomings. Left to right: 7.62 mm NATO, 5.56 mm NATO, and 9 mm NATO cartridges. ![]() ![]() In continuation to my last article on improving lethality of ammunition, let us look at the lethality of the most popular round used by NATO forces – the 5.56x45mm M855.īefore we get into that, let us examine how the 5.56 became the caliber of choice for NATO forces.īack in the early 1950s, the fledgling North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) set about looking for a single rifle cartridge that could be adopted throughout the alliance, making it easier and cheaper to procure and distribute ammunition force-wide and adding interoperability to the widely diverse military forces within NATO.ĭespite some concerns about recoil, the 7.62 x 51 mm NATO round was adopted in 1954, thanks largely to America’s belief that it was the best choice available. Sanjay Soni, Managing Director of Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt.
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