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What’s the difference between these and the “green tip” M855? — 10 Answers

by Chig, from OK, United States Asked on May 30, 2021

Name PMC Ammunition X-TAC Light Armor Piercing 5.56x45mm NATO 62 Grain Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammunition (4.9)
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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on June 17, 2021

These are just a 62 grain projectile and m855 has a steel penetrator inside of the round.

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Answered by Lethal69GTO, guest, from GA, United States, on August 21, 2021

None. This is 62gr "Green Tip" M855 NATO round with the SS109 steel core.

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Answered by Uncle, member, from NM, United States, on November 08, 2021

PMC X-TAC 5.56 NATO 62 Grain Green Tip LAP rounds are loaded with the SS109 steel core projectile. This projectile is an effective blend of lead core and hardened steel penetrator at the tip. Comparable to the famed Lake City M855, this is extremely high-quality ammunition used by military forces around the world.

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Answered by Elk, guest, from IN, United States, on March 12, 2022

There is no difference these are one and the same whoever told you that they were different is very very wrong

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Answered by Jeff, member, from TX, United States, on August 16, 2021

Ben, the add for this Ammo says LAP. Which is steel core penetrator, correct?

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Answered by Jt, guest, from NC, United States, on November 24, 2022

These will go through 1/4 steel plates, unlike m855, tried several plates and m855 would NOT penetrate them. This went through 1/2” thick steel before.. the real deal.

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Answered by Sgtdaddy, member, from GA, United States, on April 11, 2022

The PMC Xtac are specifically made and sold as L.A.P. Always steel cored. Some brands have label their 5.56 as M855 green tip but do not have the core, just green paint on the tip.

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Answered by Pattymelt, member, from TN, United States, on April 22, 2022

The description says (m855)

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Answered by Airborne, guest, from UT, United States, on May 06, 2024

These are M855 with the light armor piercing penetrator included inside the bullet. It is the Korean version of the NATO 62gr round and it does meet military specifications. The guy who said otherwise is mistaken.

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Answered by Elkmaster, member, from IN, United States, on April 12, 2024

There's no difference between the Two of them they are both Green tips

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