*Redi-Mag, Surefire Light and AimPoint 5000 not included
TROY honors the elite units of the Army and Air Force Special Operations and Navy Special Warfare Commands’ Task Force Ranger with this historically accurate M16A2 Carbine. In the fall of 1993, Task Force Ranger embarked on a joint military raid into Mogadishu, Somalia. Operation Gothic Serpent rapidly devolved when two US Black Hawk helicopters were downed unexpectedly by Somalian militia. The prolonged standoff of the deadly Battle of Mogadishu claimed the lives of 18 Americans, with 73 wounded and 1 captured. Continuing the My Service Rifle tradition, a portion of the sales on these exacting replicas will be used for military charities that support and honor our veterans and their families.
Features :
- Steel Chrome-Lined Barrel
- Carbine Handguard with Single Heat Shield
- 6 Position adjustable Buttstock
- A2 Square Front Post, A1 Windage Wheel w/ A2 Peep
*Redi-Mag, Surefire Light and AimPoint 5000 not included
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.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
