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Old 05-07-12, 11:46 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Kongo Otto View Post
The 5.56 x 45mm Nato round in use by the French Army is exactly the same as the US 5,56 x 45mm Nato Round as this ammo is Nato standarized (STANAG 4172). You can also use M-16 Mags in a FAMAS Rifle, no problem with that, because the Mags are also standarized (STANAG 4179).
Only with the FAMAS G2 (SS109 ammunition and 30 rounds magazines are interchangeable with US M16A2 or US M4).

FAMAS F1 and G1 use M193 ammunition and 25 rounds magazines (not interchangeable with US M16A2 or US M4).
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