The standard NATO cartridge is the 62 grain 5.56x45 SS109.
5.56x45mm NATO
The M16 rifle can fire at a rate of approximately 700 to 950 rounds per minute, depending on the specific model and configuration. This translates to about 11 to 16 rounds per second. However, the standard M16 used by the U.S. military typically operates in semi-automatic or three-round burst modes, which affects the effective rate of fire in practical use.
the standard m16 shoots the 5.56mm, but it can be converted to shoot 9mm, 7.62mm, even .308
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The M16 assault rifle has a cyclic rate of fire of 700-950 rounds per minute, and 45-60 rounds per minute in semi-automatic fire.
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The M16 rifle typically has a standard magazine that holds 30 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. However, there are also variations with different magazine capacities available, such as 20-round magazines. The number of bullets can vary depending on the specific model and configuration, but the 30-round magazine is the most common.
The standard magazine capacity for the M16 rifle is typically 20 or 30 rounds, depending on the variant. The 20-round magazine is often used for precision shooting and is favored for its lower profile, while the 30-round magazine is more common for general use and combat situations. Both magazine types are designed to hold 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, which are standard for the M16 platform.
A .357 Magnum can shoot .38 Special rounds as well as .357 Magnum rounds.
The cyclic rate of fire of the M16 assault rifle is 700-950 rounds per minute.