M118 Ammo For Sale
Overview of M118 Ammo
M118 is the U.S. military designation for the 7.62 NATO long-range match cartridge - the load designed to feed Designated Marksman Rifles and sniper systems where consistent accuracy past 800 yards matters more than volume of fire. The original M118 Special Ball used a 173gr FMJ Boat Tail; the modernized M118LR (Long Range) replaced it with a 175gr Sierra MatchKing open-tip match bullet, which remains the long-range gold standard for 7.62 NATO platforms.
M118LR's reputation comes from its consistency. The 175gr OTM bullet, paired with a tightly controlled propellant charge, delivers the kind of round-to-round velocity uniformity that translates directly into lower dispersion at distance. Civilian shooters running AR-10s, M14-pattern rifles, or precision bolt guns chambered in .308/7.62 NATO use M118LR or equivalent commercial loads for service-rifle matches, DMR practice, and long-range hunting where 175gr match bullets are legal.
Why shooters choose M118 ammo
- Long-range accuracy: 175gr OTM bullet built for consistent flight past 800 yards.
- Service-grade consistency: tight velocity and pressure tolerances by spec.
- DMR-ready: the load most semi-auto precision rifles are zeroed against.
- Match-legal: standard option for service-rifle and tactical-rifle competition.
What are the most popular brands offering M118-class 175 grain loads?
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For a comprehensive look at how 175 grain match loads perform across muzzle velocity, energy, and trajectory, see our .308 Winchester ballistics database.