Built to the same specification fielded by U.S. and allied militaries, Aguila M855 Green Tip 5.56mm ammunition (brand part no. 1E556125) fires a 62-grain FMJBT bullet with a steel-core penetrator. Aguila Ammunition manufactures this load to full M855 specification, giving the boat-tail bullet a flatter trajectory and better long-range consistency than standard 55-grain 5.56 ball ammunition. The green tip marks a steel penetrator seated ahead of the lead core, adding hard-target capability that soft-core FMJ rounds do not offer. Whether stocking up for training, competition, or a duty rifle, this 300-round pack of M855 rifle ammunition covers a serious volume of trigger time.
Key Specifications
- This round is loaded to .223 Remington/5.56 NATO specification, cycling in either chamber.
- The bullet weighs 62 grains, heavier than standard 55-grain 5.56 ball ammunition.
- The green tip marks a steel-core penetrator seated ahead of the lead core, adding hard-target capability.
- The FMJBT boat-tail profile improves aerodynamic efficiency, tightening groups and extending effective range.
- As full metal jacket ball ammunition, this bullet does not expand, relying on the steel penetrator and velocity for effect on hard targets rather than a wound cavity.
- Muzzle velocity reaches 3150 fps, among the fastest standard loadings in 5.56mm.
- Pricing lands around $0.51 per round, competitive for M855-spec bulk ammunition.
- Brass cases feed reliably across gas guns and bolt-action rifles alike.
- This pack holds 300 rounds, enough for extended training sessions or long-term stocking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the green tip indicate? Green tip denotes a steel-core penetrator seated ahead of the lead core, the same marking used on military M855 ammunition.
Does this bullet expand on impact? No, M855 is a full metal jacket ball round built for reliable feeding and hard-target penetration, not expansion.
Will this ammunition cycle in a rifle chambered for .223 Remington? Yes, 5.56 NATO ammunition, including M855, is loaded to function safely in rifles chambered for .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO.
Buy the Aguila M855 Green Tip 5.56mm
Training with the same round U.S. and allied forces have carried for decades builds real familiarity with mil-spec ballistics. This 300-round pack keeps the range bag stocked for training days, matches, or long-term storage. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
