Help Identify 5.56 w/ Black and Green tip

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  1. Jan 10, 2010 #1
    Badshot

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    I have some Hirtenberger 5.56 with Black and Green tip, any ideas?
     
  2. Jan 11, 2010 #2
    the4thshake

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    Green tip should be M855 ball. Black tip should be M995 AP. Is it in a linked belt?
     
  3. Jan 11, 2010 #3
    PDXGS

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    Does a magnet stick to the bullet?
     
  4. Jan 11, 2010 #4
    Badshot

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    It is AP, not linked, Very magnetic. The thing that I'm confused about is the Black tip with Green on it also. :huh:
     
  5. Jan 12, 2010 #5
    the4thshake

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    You could pull one and cut it up to find out.....
     

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