M855A1 - 14.5” barrel vs. 20” barrel.

Published on June 27, 2024
Duration: 1:01

This video compares the velocity of M855A1 ammunition fired from 14.5-inch and 20-inch AR-15 barrels. The 20-inch barrel consistently produced higher velocities, with an average difference of approximately 190 FPS. This demonstrates the impact of barrel length on projectile speed and energy.

Quick Summary

A 20-inch barrel yields approximately 190 FPS more velocity for M855A1 ammunition compared to a 14.5-inch barrel. Testing recorded velocities around 3090 FPS from the 20-inch and 2900 FPS from the 14.5-inch barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: M855A1 Barrel Comparison
  2. 00:3114.5" Barrel Velocity Test Results
  3. 00:4620" Barrel Velocity Test & Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the velocity difference between M855A1 fired from a 14.5-inch and a 20-inch barrel?

Testing showed that M855A1 ammunition fired from a 20-inch barrel achieved approximately 190 FPS higher velocity compared to when fired from a 14.5-inch barrel. This highlights the significant effect of barrel length on projectile speed.

What were the recorded velocities for M855A1 from a 14.5-inch barrel?

During the test, M855A1 ammunition fired from a 14.5-inch Colt AR-15 barrel recorded velocities of 2916.3 FPS and 2883.3 FPS.

What were the recorded velocities for M855A1 from a 20-inch barrel?

When fired from a 20-inch Colt A2 barrel, M855A1 ammunition achieved velocities of 3082.0 FPS and 3095.4 FPS in the test.

How does barrel length affect M855A1 performance?

Longer barrels generally allow gunpowder more time to expand and push the bullet, resulting in higher muzzle velocities. This test confirmed that a 20-inch barrel yields significantly more FPS for M855A1 than a 14.5-inch barrel.

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