From CNN... I wonder if we will see some surplus pricing on the "old" version hitting the market?

 

June 23: A new round replaces the current M855 5.56mm cartridge that has been used by U.S. troops since the early 1980s. The M855A1 offers a number of significant enhancements: improved hard target capability, increased dependability, consistent performance at all distances, improved accuracy, reduced muzzle flash and a higher velocity. It's tailored for use in the M-4 but also improves the performance of the M-16 and M-249 families of weapons.

 

From CNN... I wonder if we will see some surplus pricing on the "old" version hitting the market?

 

June 23: A new round replaces the current M855 5.56mm cartridge that has been used by U.S. troops since the early 1980s. The M855A1 offers a number of significant enhancements: improved hard target capability, increased dependability, consistent performance at all distances, improved accuracy, reduced muzzle flash and a higher velocity. It's tailored for use in the M-4 but also improves the performance of the M-16 and M-249 families of weapons.

 

 

Depending on how widespread this ammo is implemented, expect LCAAP to switch production to the M855A1.

 

Also, the M855A1 is going to cost a lot more by virtue of having a tungsten component.

You can probably count on New Jersey taking advantage of this "terrible new bullet" and making it illegal!