Question about Federal XM855F3 62 gr.

[Richard K]

Picked up a 300 box in Utah. Since it's steel core does it still tumble and fragment or would it not be suitable for home defense due to over penetration?

Thanks

[C Ward]

The steel core is a penetrater designed to defeat the Russian body armor of the time it was designed . There are way better choices for close range self defense ammo . Personally I look for something loaded with a 50-55ish grain V-Max , Blitz King , or Ballistic Tip .

[Delfuego]

Hornady TAP or frangible ammo is a better option. M855 or SS109 will way over penetrate.

[asmo]

does it still tumble and fragment

*sigh*... M16's were made by the Mattel Toy Company too, right?

[Richard K]

Thanks for the replies. I've got 55 gr. TAP and 55 gr. Federal Tactical but was wondering if the 62 gr. would work better in my 1 in 7 twist.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Federal Tactical but was wondering if the 62 gr. would work better in my 1 in 7 twist.

It wont matter for close quarter/home defense.

[C Ward]

Twist rate is only an issue if you try to shoot stuff that is heavier / longer than the twist rate will stabilize .

[275RLTW]

M855 is not a good round on soft tissue targets and where over penetration is not wanted. Any of the aforementioned home defense rounds are better suited for your needs.