Feb 26, 2020 · Since its inception, genuine MK262 has been manufactured solely by Black Hills Ammunition. For years, MK262 was only available to the civilian population as “seconds,” but more recently Black Hills has made first-run production lots available on the commercial market. It is the first-run version of MK262 Mod 1 that I tested for this report.

Recently, Sierra agreed to add a minimal crimp to their bullet, and this has since replaced the Nosler bullet in the current versions of Mk262 Mod1. As of April 2004, Mk 262 Mod1 has seen extensive use in Afghanistan and Iraq, in carbines with barrels as short as 10.5", and has proven to be very effective at ranges that M855 is woefully ...

Feb 1, 2024 · The MK262 is what the military uses. The 5.56 77gr MK262 MOD 1-C (ammo can) is the commercial version of the MK262 and is also produced with a Sierra projectile. We currently have in stock 460 Rounds of Black Hills 77gr OTM cartridges with the Sierra projectile in Mil-Pack Ammo Cans MP460556N9 We also have in stock Black Hills D556N19.

Feb 5, 2018 · Ive been trying my hand at reloading 5.56 rounds in an attempt to duplicate the Black Hills MK262 Mod 1 ammunition that supplied to the US Military for use in the 18" SBR. Im using LC brass, CCI 41 primers and SMK 77 gr with the cannelure. My understanding is the military load develops a...

Jul 1, 2015 · Mk262 is many times more accurate than M193/M855 but it still dependent on yaw to determine how soon it fragments. it also frags down to a lower velocity than M193/M855 this is M193 hitting gel at different degrees of yaw: Mk262 was never intended to be barrier-blind so its a little disingenuous for people to to critisize it for that

Jan 15, 2016 · Since its inception, genuine MK262 has been manufactured solely by Black Hills Ammunition. For years, MK262 was only available to the civilian population as “seconds,” but more recently Black Hills has made first-run production lots available on the commercial market. It is the first-run version of MK262 Mod 1 that I tested for this report.

Jul 30, 2022 · The 77 grain MK262 Mod 1 projectile compared to the M193 projectile. MK262 powder. (The squares of the red grid measure 1/10 of an inch.) Accuracy The specification for the accuracy/precision portion of the lot-acceptance-testing of MK262 calls for multiple 10-shot groups to be fired; which is exactly what I like to do for a range report.

Aug 20, 2022 · Since its inception, genuine MK262 has been manufactured solely by Black Hills Ammunition. For years, MK262 was only available to the civilian population as “seconds,” but more recently Black Hills has made first-run production lots available on the commercial market. It is the first-run version of MK262 Mod 1 that I tested for this report.

Jul 11, 2012 · Mk262 Mod 0 Clone Load: 77gr. Sierra Matchking Winchester Brass (also use WCC +LC cases) Winchester Primer- WSR 24.-24.5gr. Ramshot TAC OAL- 2.255" (minor crimp with Lee crimp die) Velocity- 2,750fps+ from 18" White Oak Armament Barrel The only thing different from this load an the "real" mk262 ammo is thier powder is a special blend of …

Dec 13, 2018 · I don't have the exact numbers but this load was a touch faster than BH MK262, primers looked much better and es/sd was nearly half. Note: There is another known node around 24gr but thats running on the ragged edge of pressures and too hot for my liking. most who chase this load make "mexi match" using M193/m855 cases and pull bullets/dump ...