Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II AR-15 Rifle 5.56 NATO 16" Barrel 30 Round 6-Position Stock
M&P15 Rifles are the ideal modern sporting rifle. Built to perform multiple uses under various conditions, M&P15 Rifles are as versatile as they are reliable. Engineered for a wide variety of recreational, sport shooting and professional applications, M&P15 Rifles are easy to accessorize, but hard to put down. M&P15 Rifles are lightweight and rugged embodying the best combination of function and form. Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Barrel Length: 16" Capacity: 30+1 Oal: 35" Weight: 6.5 lbs Stock Description: 6-Position Black Metal Finish: Black Armornite Barrel Description: 4140 Steel Twist: 1:9" Barrel Length Range: 16.00" to 17.99" Weight Range: 6.00 lbs to 7.99 lbs Hand: Right Stock Finish Group: Synthetic Metal Finish Group: Blued/Black Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Mfg Number: 10159 Model: M&P 15 Purpose; Precision Shooting/Long Range Series: Sport II
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1964, the 223 Remington is the civilian version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Although very similar to the 222 Remington it has a slightly longer case and a shorter neck, giving it greater powder capacity and thus higher velocity--which was necessary to meet military penetration requirements at longer range. NOTE: 223 Remington ammunition may be safely fired in any 5.56x45mm chamber, but 5.56x45mm ammunition SHOULD NOT BE USED in a 223 chamber! Standard is a 55-grain bullet at 3240 feet per second, with lighter bullets somewhat faster and heavier bullets a bit slower. The 223 is the most popular 22 centerfire today, and possiby the most popular centerfire cartridge. Ammunition choices are legion, as are choices in firearms. The 223 is an accurate cartridge ideally suited for varmint hunting out to beyond 300 yards, and with heavy-bullet loads designed for the purpose is used effectively by many deer hunters. — Craig Boddington
