.30 ammo

Doubs · 11-23-2002, 11:44 PM

RK, "M2" is the designation for a .30-06 cartridge firing a 152 grain bullet at 2740 FPS measured at 78 feet from the muzzle of the rifle. Muzzle energy is 2656 Ft. Lbs.

However, "Cal. .30 A.P. M2" fires a 168.5 grain bullet at 2715 FPS measured at 78 feet from the muzzle. Muzzle energy is 2780 Ft. Lbs.

"Hatcher's Notebook" has a chapter devoted to developement of the US Cal. .30 service cartridge. If you don't have a copy of the book, it's WELL worth owning.

11-23-2002, 11:44 PM	#6
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,753 Thanks: 845 Thanked 1,826 Times in 601 Posts	RK, "M2" is the designation for a .30-06 cartridge firing a 152 grain bullet at 2740 FPS measured at 78 feet from the muzzle of the rifle. Muzzle energy is 2656 Ft. Lbs. However, "Cal. .30 A.P. M2" fires a 168.5 grain bullet at 2715 FPS measured at 78 feet from the muzzle. Muzzle energy is 2780 Ft. Lbs. "Hatcher's Notebook" has a chapter devoted to developement of the US Cal. .30 service cartridge. If you don't have a copy of the book, it's WELL worth owning.