Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 15 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 October 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Ammunition
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what grain is the standard 5.56 x 45mm ball round used by the Armed Forces.
- Answer
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The standard 5.56 x 45mm ball round used by the UK Armed Forces has a bullet weight of four grams, equivalent to 62 grains.
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- 77262
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Ammunition Armed forces
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