need more info on some 5.56 ammo

[MaxKW]

The headstamp reads " 5.56 MAL 12-81 "

I'm guessing it was made in 1981, I've read that the SS109 was approved for use in 1980 by NATO but the old load was used by the army until 1984 so i'm wondering which load this would be.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Canuck223]

Odds are pretty good you are looking at 55gr ammo made for Malasia on Winchester supplied equipment. Several container cars of the stuff was sold as surplus in the US, often bulk packed. It's decent reloadable ammo

 

[MaxKW]

Ok thanks for the info.