F5 MFG M200 Mil-Spec 5.56 Blanks, 100-Round Bulk Pack

The F5 MFG M200 Mil-Spec 5.56 Blank Cartridge (F5 MFG item no. F5-M200-100) is a genuine blank round loaded to the U.S. military’s M200 specification, with no bullet or projectile of any kind. These blanks are built for training, military and police simulation exercises, historical reenactment, and blank-firing ceremonial use, where the muzzle blast and report matter but a live round does not. Most semi-automatic AR-platform rifles require a blank-firing adapter (BFA) installed on the muzzle to generate enough back-pressure to cycle the action with blanks; without one, many rifles will not automatically chamber the next round. F5 MFG sells this M200 loading in a bulk 100-cartridge pack for units and individuals running regular blank-fire training or events.

Key Specifications

• Built to the M200 mil-spec blank cartridge designation, the U.S. military’s standard training blank.
• It’s a genuine blank — there is no bullet or projectile loaded in this cartridge.
• The case is sized for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO-chambered rifles.
• Most semi-automatic AR-platform rifles need a blank-firing adapter (BFA) to generate enough back-pressure to cycle the action on blanks.
• It’s sold in a bulk 100-cartridge pack, sized for units and individuals running regular blank-fire training or events.
• Cost works out to about $0.56 per round, reasonable pricing for genuine mil-spec blank ammunition.
• Typical uses include military and police training simulations, historical reenactment, and ceremonial blank-firing.
• Total cartridge weight runs about 91 grains, reflecting the case, crimp, and powder charge with no projectile added.
• The case mouth is crimped or wadded shut rather than holding a bullet, which is what generates report and muzzle blast without launching a projectile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cartridge fire a bullet? No — this is a genuine blank with no projectile of any kind, built to the M200 mil-spec designation.

Will these cycle my AR-15 automatically? Most semi-automatic rifles need a blank-firing adapter (BFA) installed to generate enough back-pressure to cycle the action on blanks.

What are these blanks typically used for? Military and police training simulations, historical reenactment, and ceremonial blank-firing.

Buy the F5 MFG M200 Mil-Spec 5.56 Blanks, 100-Round Bulk Pack

Even without a projectile, blank ammunition still produces muzzle blast and ejected wadding that can be dangerous at close range — always follow standard safe-handling practices. Order it from our F5 MFG lineup at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door, or browse the full rifle ammunition selection for more training supplies.