Who makes MK262 ammo?

Black Hills Ammunition worked for years, with first the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) and later the U.S. Navy, on a long-term project that resulted in MK 262 Mod 1. The project started out to develop ammo for competitors initially and morphed its way into the magazines of operators.

Does the military use Black Hills ammo?

We supply all match 5.56 ammunition for the US Military’s Service Rifle Teams and provide specialty ammunition for specific military operations. Our success also hinges on providing reasonably priced . 223 and Cowboy Action ammunition in more calibers than any other company. Serious shooters use Black Hills Ammo.

Who owns Black Hills Ammunition?

In 1982, Hoffman became a partner in the company. In 1988, the company split in two. Perry became owner of Black Hills Shooters Supply, and Jeff and Kristi started Black Hills Ammunition.

What 556 ammo was used in Vietnam?

The 5.56×45mm NATO round, pronounced “five-five-six”, is an intermediate cartridge and the main bullet type used by guns made for NATO militaries. It was first used in the Vietnam War as the main bullet used by the US military.

Is Black Hills the best ammo?

Rather, Black Hills’s focus is on top-quality and specialty rounds. The U.S. military recognized the outstanding quality of Black Hills ammunition and contracted with the company for its competition 5.56mm ammo as well as high-accuracy specialty rounds for military units engaged in combat.

Is Black Hills still making ammo?

That dedication followed us to where we are today. We supply all match 5.56 ammunition for the US Military’s Service Rifle Teams and provide specialty ammunition for specific military operations.

Where can I buy Mk 262?

The public was first able to get its hands on MK 262 in the form of cosmetic blemishes, sold in bulk by Cabela’s and other select Black Hills dealers.

How long does it take to zero a Mk 262 Mod 1?

For the idly curious, with a 100-yard zero, MK 262 Mod 1 requires 37.25 minutes of come-up at 1,000 yards (elevation 2,500 feet), at least in Hoffman’s rifle.

What is an LR Mk 262 Mod 1 box?

On the battlefield the same stuff in plain, 20-round cardboard boxes printed with “5.56mm SPECIAL BALL, LR MK 262 MOD 1” can be found in the packs of any soldier, sailor, or Marine looking to extend the range of his optically sighted precision rifle or increase the lethality of an SBR. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Is the mk262 mod1-c the only one of its kind?

Eventually, after extensive development and even more extensive field testing, that idea became the only one of its kind fielded and used with great effect by the greatest military in the world. Like the original, the new MK262 Mod1-C commercial round features the exact construction and performance specs of the U.S. Military round.