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Yes it is. Loaded to MIL-SPEC, this load uses the SS109 bullet, which is a 62-grain green tip M855 full metal jacket projectile with a lead and steel core for retaining velocity and accuracy at longer ranges. Though not classified as armor piercing, the steel penetrator in the SS109 does indeed pierce more deeply than traditional lead core projectiles

John, Yes these rounds have lead and C1045 carbon steel cores encased in copper cladding. The steel is not hardened to the degree of armor piercing. Yet not allowed at most indoor ranges.

Yes it is. Loaded to MIL-SPEC, this load uses the SS109 bullet, which is a 62-grain green tip M855 full metal jacket projectile with a lead and steel core for retaining velocity and accuracy at longer ranges. Though not classified as armor piercing, the steel penetrator in the SS109 does indeed pierce more deeply than traditional lead core projectiles

John, yes Sir. The M855 has a "Mild Steel" insert in the bullet nose and a lead core. It will attract a magnet so you can't use at your range. Diagram of bullet construction here : https://www.google.com/search?q=m855+bullet+diagram&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Cf5XdOV7rlIUoM%253A%252CfA8-hC1b8iqc-M%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSCWQRgseKCsaQI8pVuubJKb2-nPg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikuuqjj_XhAhVus1kKHc8mAo0Q9QEwAHoECAgQBA#imgrc=LSdu5Db9O7ZPiM:&vet=1

Yes it is. Loaded to MIL-SPEC, this load uses the SS109 bullet, which is a 62-grain green tip M855 full metal jacket projectile with a lead and steel core for retaining velocity and accuracy at longer ranges. Though not classified as armor piercing, the steel penetrator in the SS109 does indeed pierce more deeply than traditional lead core projectiles