7.62 x 51 – M80 NATO Linked M13 Metal

7.62 x 51 – M80 NATO Linked M13 Metal


Small-caliber ammunition M80 NATO Ball
147-grain linked
7.62 mm M80 Ball

The 7.62 × 51 mm M80 NATO Ball is a heavy-duty cartridge developed for reliable performance under demanding operational conditions. This configuration is supplied on M13 disintegrating metal links for dependable feeding during high-volume fire.

147 gr / 9.65 g
M13 disintegrating links
NATO STANAG 2310
C.I.P. compliant

Reliable linked performance

Engineered for NATO-standard weapon systems, the ammunition is suitable for compatible assault rifles and machine guns across multiple defense platforms. The M13-linked configuration supports dependable feeding in compatible belt-fed systems.

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M13 linked supply

Supplied on M13 disintegrating metal links for dependable feeding during high-volume fire.

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147-grain projectile

M80 Ball projectile with a CuZn10 jacket and lead-antimony core containing 2.5% antimony.

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Sealed ignition system

Waterproof case-mouth and primer-joint sealing with a non-corrosive, non-mercuric Boxer primer.

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Qualified performance

NATO STANAG 2310 and C.I.P. compliance for the stated ammunition configuration.

Caliber7.62 × 51 mm NATO
Ammunition typeM80 Ball
LinkingM13 disintegrating metal links
Total length71.12 mm (-0.76)
Total weight24.40 g (±1.00)
Bullet typeBall
Bullet weight147 gr / 9.65 g (-0.20)
Bullet length28.95 mm (-1.00)
Bullet extraction≥265 N
Case length51.18 mm (-0.38)
WaterproofingCase mouth and primer joint sealed

Bullet jacketCuZn10
Bullet coreLead-antimony alloy containing 2.5% antimony
Case materialCuZn30
PropellantDouble-base, smokeless
PrimerBoxer percussion
Primer propertiesNon-corrosive and non-mercuric

Compliance and qualification
NATO STANAG 2310
AC/225 (LG/3-SG/1) D/9
PFP (NAAG-LG/3-SG/1) D(2004)1
NATO Design No. AC/116 – 33A
C.I.P. compliant

Certified by the Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms. Qualification and acceptance remain subject to the contracted specification, lot documentation, inspection requirements, and applicable customer approvals.

Weapon compatibility and controlled supply

Suitable for compatible assault rifles and machine guns chambered for 7.62 × 51 mm NATO ammunition. This linked configuration is intended for compatible belt-fed systems. Supply is limited to authorized governmental, defense, and industrial customers and remains subject to contract, technical qualification, applicable legislation, export and import licenses, approved end use, transport, and storage requirements.

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