I recently came into some 7.62 ball ammo headstamp MEN 86, made in Germany.
Did some research - saw one forum post claiming this ammo is HOT. Couldn't find specifics on this MEN 86.
Went to mfg website "Metallwerk Elisenhütte G.m.b.H., Nassau, Lahn, Germany" and saw their current 7.62X51 NATO ball, (DM41) with specs:
146 grs
velocity 2746 fps (837 m/s)
pressure _< 380 Mpa (55,000 psi)
I don't know how this might compare with the MEN 86.
I researched the US Army 7.62X51 ball with specs:
150 grs
velocity 2750 fps
pressure max 50,000
I am a little worried that the MEN 86 pressure might be too high but can't confirm.
My M1Ais SN 40544 marked 7.62MM.
Can anyone offer any advice about shooting the MEN 86 in my rifle?
Thanks very much.Information
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