[Trailerpark Badass]

From the projectile alone one would thing that wouldn't be possible.

Well, as I thought, British L2A1 5.56 Ball ammo does not have a green painted tip, like our equivalent M855. Other than that, the projectile for both would be made to the same specs.

Also, I wonder how they know it wasn't fired from a L85?

Precious few details in this article.

[Spktyr]

Because the L85 is unlikely to work and it’s less accurate when it DOES work than an M16A4.

[Lurker]

Well, as I thought, British L2A1 5.56 Ball ammo does not have a green painted tip, like our equivalent M855

The tip may or may not still have the green paint on it after being fired, or it may have worn off. I've got a couple thousand LC M855 upstairs and on some the tip is so worn as to be almost invisible. Granted that's not likely to happen to 7 bullets, but it is possible. Or some bright little jihadi dirtball may have removed it.

Also, I wonder how they know it wasn't fired from a L85?

Most by the rifling. Although you're correct there are very few details in this article. Kind of makes you wonder why they call it 'news' at all.

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[Lurker]

I've pinged Archy and Squantos as they may be able to supply a few more details.

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