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M80 ammo is the backbone of 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges, designed as a versatile full metal jacket round that balances power, accuracy, and affordability. First introduced as a military standard, M80 quickly became a go-to choice for civilian shooters who need reliable ball ammunition for high-volume range days, tactical training, or keeping a rifle well-supplied. Learn More
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  1. Sellier & Bellot Subsonic 7.62x51 Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 444 ft lbs

Overview of M80 Ammo

M80 is the U.S. military's standard 7.62 NATO ball cartridge - the 147 grain full metal jacket load that has fed M14s, M60s, M240s, and battle rifles across NATO since the late 1950s. For civilian shooters, M80-spec ammo is the workhorse training load for any .308/7.62 NATO-chambered rifle: M14-pattern semi-autos, AR-10s, FAL clones, and surplus G3-pattern rifles all eat M80 without complaint.

The 147gr FMJ bullet leaves a 22-inch barrel around 2,750 to 2,800 feet per second, delivering the flat-out-to-500-yard trajectory and consistent feeding that made 7.62 NATO the dominant Western military rifle cartridge of the 20th century. M80 isn't a match load - it's the volume-fire standard - but its predictability, availability, and price-per-round make it the right ammo for high-round-count rifle work.

Why shooters choose M80 ball ammo

  • Military standard: the 147gr FMJ ball spec that NATO has used for over 60 years.
  • Volume training: the right load for high-round-count battle-rifle practice.
  • Reliable feeding: bullet profile optimized for autoloading 7.62 NATO platforms.
  • Cost-effective: typically the cheapest factory option in 7.62 NATO.

What are the most popular brands offering M80-class 147 grain loads?

You can filter our entire selection using the left sidebar to see which M80-spec loads we currently have in-stock under the Manufacturers filter.

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Best .308 / 7.62 NATO ammo guides

For a comprehensive look at how M80-class 147 grain loads perform across muzzle velocity, energy, and trajectory, see our .308 Winchester ballistics database.