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What ammo does the M4 use?

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Typically, the 5.56x45 62 grain NATO SS109 and M855. It can also fire the 77 grain Mk 262 cartridge. Civilian "M4geries" typically have a 1 in 9 pitch (vs. the 1 in 7 pitch of the mil spec rifles) which can accommodate lighter weight cartridges, such as the 55 grain 5.56x45 M193, and 45 to 55 grain .223 Remington.

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