Hornady 5.56 NATO 55gr GMX Tap Barrier - Brass Casing
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TAP® Barrier™ turns cover into concealment. With a streamlined design
for ultra flat trajectories, the 55 gr. GMX® TAP® offers an ideal
solution for departments looking for a precision lead-free design.
Hornady’s Gilding Metal eXpanding (GMX®) bullet is constructed entirely
of gilding metal, the same alloy we’ve used to make Hornady bullet
jackets for decades. It shoots cleaner than pure copper, fouls less and
delivers devastating terminal performance.
NOTE: NOT for use in 223 REM chambered guns.
BULLET
- Ballistic Coefficient: .245
- Sectional Density: .157
- Bullet Length: .832"
- Recommended Rifling Twist Rate: 1:7" to 1:9"
- Characteristics: Hollow point, Monolithic gilding metal with cannelure
- GMX®
POWDER & PRIMER
- Powder: Temperature stable with flash retardant, Increased powder charge to NATO specifications and pressure peak
- Primer: Staked primer pocket, Sealed primer, Small rifle milspec primer
Case
- Manufacturer's Name (Hornady) and Caliber Designation (5.56 NATO) imprinted on case head
- Match Grade Brass Composite