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An M16 is chambered in 5.56 NATO round. Depending on cartridge type the speed can be between 905 m/s (2,970 ft/s) and 940 m/s (3,100 ft/s).
A civilian version of an M16 can be chambered in many different calibers and the speed will depend on cartridge, load and bullet type.
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What bullet does m16 rifle use?
The M16 assault rifle is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATOintermediate rifle cartridge. It can also accept .223 Remington rounds.
What is the average size of a assault rifle bullet?
There is no one answer- it depends on the rifle. They are generally less powerful than a full size battle rifle cartridge. The M16 rifle uses a 5.56mm bullet, the AK47 a 7.62mm bullet, etc.
How fast is a bullet fired from a m16?
muzzle velocity is 3100 feet per second
How fast is a rifle bullet?
as fast as waliur and leyla (love)
What is the Performance of m16 rifle cal 5.56 ammunition?
Impossible to answer without more details. What range? What bullet weight? What barrel length?
How fast does a 8MM rifle bullet travel?
@ 2000 FPS
How fast can a 30-30 rifle bullet go?
4000 fps +
Is an m16 a 45 caliber weapon?
Noop. an M16 fires a 5.56mm (or .223 caliber) bullet. A .45 caliber shoots a bullet that is ~11.43mm.
What would cause a bullet to explode after it leaves a rifle barrel?
how fast it is going
Who many Fps for a 233 caliber bullet?
Bullets alone have no velocity. The .223 CARTRIDGE, when fired from an M16 rifle, will drive its bullet at about 3,200 fps. However, velocity depends on the makeup of the cartridge (powder charge, bullet weight) , and which firearm it is fired from.
What type of bullet does an M16 take?
5.56
Who made an m16 sniper rifle back in 1916?
Nobody. The M16 is not a sniper rifle, and it did not enter production until 1960.
