MK 262 Mod 0

[AEC1]

Is this stuff as good as I hear? I got a deal on some yesterday, 500 rounds for $130. Just wondering. I googled it and it sounds like the best the military has and I say it being sold on gun groker for over a buck a round. I am wondering if the guy has any more...

[USN CHIEF]

Yes, it is good stuff, not for plinking though.

AA53, Cartridge, Caliber 5.56mm Special Ball, Long Range Mk 262 Mod 0
The Mk 262 Mod 0 quickly earned an enviable reputation in Afghanistan for excellent accuracy and superior terminal performance. Kills were made with this load out to 700 meters. According to one account, in one engagement two SF operators armed with SPRs killed 75 Taliban with 77 rounds. Upgraded to become the current MK 262 Mod 1, this load features a 77-grain Sierra MatchKing with a cannelure for reliable operation in full-automatic weapons. Ordnance Gelatin tests showed improvements in depth of initial yaw and consistency over the M855 cartridge. Work began for incorporation of Mil-SPEC primer and cartridge case, packaging and specification. Initial SPR weapons and AA53 field reports very positive. The MK 262 MOD 0 was specifically developed for use in the MK 12 SPR. A total of 27 different Off-the-Shelf cartridges were tested, leading to a down select to three, (73 gr. Berger, 87 gr. PRL, and 77gr. Sierra) Berger sold and moved facilities, causing manufacturing reliability issues, PRL shut down, leaving Sierra. The Navy, Army and USMC match teams used initial COTS load with success. The manufacture was willing to work with Government requirements. It demonstrated consistent initial yaw in soft tissue between 3-4 inches at ranges from 15’ to 300 meters. This enables engagements out to 600 meters (800 possible depending on conditions). It greatly enhances the capability of the M16 or M4A1 Carbine (2 minute of angle accuracy very realistic, vs 3-5 minute of angle with M855). On 28 October 2002 The Virginia Contracting Activity, on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Agency, announced [Solicitation Number MDA908-03-Q-0008] that it intended to solicit and negotiate with Black Hills Ammunition, Inc. on a sole source basis to award a contract for MK262, Mod 0, 5.56MM 77 Grain LR Ammunition. If no affirmative written documentation, technical specifications, and pricing are received within 5 days of this synopsis challenging this intended award, to the effect that a comparable source is available or that it is more advantageous, a contract will be established with Black Hills Ammunition, Inc., P.O. Box 3090, Rapid City, SD 57709-3090.

[AEC1]

Whats up Chief,
I found that same article you posted, why would this not be good for plinking? Sounds like it shoots pretty straight, is it to high pressure?

[freonr22]

you work for the cia....

[AEC1]

No, the US Navy...

[Saigon1965]

That's damm cheap - Buy it all - Chief probably meant to say that this ammo is too nice for plinking -

[USN CHIEF]

That's damm cheap - Buy it all - Chief probably meant to say that this ammo is too nice for plinking -

Yes, that is some of the best ammo out there. I would seriously would not use it for plinking. I would either keep it for my SHTF or trade it for a minimum of 2k rounds of quality .223 ammo.

[Teletiger7]

$130!!! Lucky. That's a steal.

[AEC1]

Yes, that is some of the best ammo out there. I would seriously would not use it for plinking. I would either keep it for my SHTF or trade it for a minimum of 2k rounds of quality .223 ammo.

So I am thinking I will hold on to 250 rounds for SHTF, maybee trade the other 250 for 1K of decent plining stuf, any takers?

[1lostinspace]

I was told the that 24gr TAC 77SKM 2.26 COL is the same thing

[Macadelic4]

You're in IB? Care to disclose where you bought the ammo?

[AEC1]

At a gun show

[USN CHIEF]

At a gun show

Dang you Bro, no wonder you were so busy talking to that guy at the gun show. Good find.

[AEC1]

I dont think he knew what he had, I didnt eather, I just knew it was better then the price he wanted.

[USN CHIEF]

I dont think he knew what he had, I didnt eather, I just knew it was better then the price he wanted.

Yeah bro, you got to him before I did. Lucky you. When I saw him with his ammo can, I was going to approach him but I then saw you talking to him and just went to the table next to it. LOL.