Description
This dummy cartridge is used as a drill round to tram users in handling ammunition and loading the Mk 19 series grenade machine gun and the M129 grenade launcher.
This cartridge is completely inert and simulates a loaded round of 40mm HE ammunition in size, shape, and weight. This fixed round is a one piece solid aluminum round. There is no separate cartridge case. Four grooves allow easy repositioning of M16A2 link after being cycled through the weapon. There is a hole in the base to prevent damage to the firing pin. The entire round is gold in color.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
See Also
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Source(s)
TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition (chg 11, 2003)
