5.56×30mm MINSAS
The 5.56×30mm MINSAS is a firearm cartridge manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for close-quarters combat use. It has an effective range of and good penetration against body armor. OFB claims that its penetration rate is better than 9mm caliber. It is currently chambered in the Modern Sub Machine Carbine and Amogh carbine. The MINSAS is being manufactured at Ammunition Factory Khadki in Pune. History. Development. The first reports of the MINSAS being developed was from 2009 when the MSMC was announced to be in development.