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5.56mm is a type of ammunition in Fallout Tactics.

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The 5.56x45mm round is a rifle cartridge derived from the .223 round, originally developed for the M16 service rifle of the United States Army.[Non-game 1][Non-game 2] It is a rimless, bottleneck cartridge that offers tremendous wounding potential under the right condition. Its performance and popularity among military forces endures despite the Great War. By 2287, it has served Americans for over two centuries and continues to be used by factions throughout the wasteland, whether they are organized forces like the New California Republic Army and the Gunners, or simply ragtag raider groups.

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  1. Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-17: "Rifle caliber ammunition. The FMJ stands for Full-Metal Jacket, which describes the bullet that is used in the round of ammo. A FMJ bullet is very tough, and has pretty good penetration without sacrificing good expansion. In other words, it‘s an average round."
  2. Fallout Official Survival Guide p.119: ".223 Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): This is the same ammo used in the late 20th century by various military rifles, including the M-16. A good, basic, hard-hitting round."
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