Hi-Power Jack Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 What experience do you have with different brands of available .223 factory ammo, that's $300 - $400/1,000 rounds. Will be used no further than 300 meters in 3-gun competition. Any good buys going on right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Stand 1 armory or Freedom Munitions 55g. Both of these consistently shoot sub moa in my guns, with the edge going to Stand 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 thanks, Charlie. Where do you get them, and what do they cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 25 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: thanks, Charlie. Where do you get them, and what do they cost? Google each company to order from their website. They both run approximately $300 per 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigereye Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Wolf Gold may fit the bill. Order from SG Ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Just make sure there is NO steel in the projectile. M855/green tip is the obvious example, but you would be surprised how much other (non-62gr) factory ammo attracts a magnet too. Most MDs will DQ you if you bring such ammo to their match. You should be good to go with any of the brands that cater specifically to the 3-Gun market. Edited May 6, 2017 by StealthyBlagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 5 hours ago, StealthyBlagga said: You should be good to go with any of the brands that cater specifically to the 3-Gun market. Great. Which brands are those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 My success with Freedom Munitions was far less than stellar. The 55 V Max load was accurate, when primers didn't blow. They did send replacement ammo, but, I've been leery to shoot it. Fiocchi, PMC Bronze, or Wolf Gold may fill your requirements. Target Sports USA usually has all of them in stock, get some of each and see if they shoot well enough for you at distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 On 5/5/2017 at 10:01 AM, Hi-Power Jack said: Any good buys going on right now? as far as good prices, go to ammoseek.com, it sorts by price per round, but you definitely have to factor in shipping as some can be outrageous. that's the good thing about targetsportsusa.com. if you buy in case qty's, shipping is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfly Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 ORR Tactical has great ammo Veteran own here is the link for them www.orrtactical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 7 hours ago, superfly said: ORR Tactical has great ammo That's $.55 / round - double any other ammo I've found ... Is there a discount code? or bulk price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have had real good luck with Federal American Eagle 223 55 grain F.M.J. it has been very consistent lot to lot and runs around 1 M.O.A. out of most my 223 barrels. I have won more than a few matches with it, and have used it out past 300 with good effect. You can usually find it through target sports or ammo man for 300-350 per 1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4045 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Orr tactical for my burner ammo. I also use Federal 55 gr fmj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakobi Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I use Federal American Eagle. Works great and can be found for $.30-.35/round pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Is there any .223 ammo that is a little slower than normal? (Less blast, for hosing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHitchcock Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 If you have a good comp I wouldn't be searching for "light" ammo. That blast is what keeps your muzzle flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amccallister Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 On 5/19/2017 at 3:03 PM, Hi-Power Jack said: Is there any .223 ammo that is a little slower than normal? (Less blast, for hosing). I've found PMC to be softer shooting than any other factory ammo I've tried. It's my go to for short range ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I have had great success with PMC out of any AR I have shot. We have a range with 600 yard 18 inch circle steel and I can easily hit it if I donny part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitedscott Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I've been pleased with the Hornady 75gr Steel training when I want a some more consistency and the ability to buck wind a little better. I've been able to hold sub 2 MOA with a red dot and an $80 PSA barrel out to 300. I would imagine the ammo is capable of better. Bonefroggunclub.com has a good deal on it when in stock.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 On 5/17/2017 at 6:17 AM, kurtm said: I have had real good luck with Federal American Eagle 223 55 grain F.M.J. it has been very consistent lot to lot and runs around 1 M.O.A. out of most my 223 barrels. I have won more than a few matches with it, and have used it out past 300 with good effect. You can usually find it through target sports or ammo man for 300-350 per 1000 I am with Kurt this is what we use for practice ammo at my department. It works well. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushmeat Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 5:57 PM, amccallister said: I've found PMC to be softer shooting than any other factory ammo I've tried. It's my go to for short range ammo. PMC Bronze is the softer shooting version (the other is X-Tac) and moa-capable in all my guns at 200 yards and in. Will reliably hit a B/C plate at 500 but the ROs sometimes can't hear it ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 11:11 AM, bushmeat said: PMC Bronze is the softer shooting version (the other is X-Tac) and moa-capable in all my guns at 200 yards and in. Will reliably hit a B/C plate at 500 but the ROs sometimes can't hear it ring. The PMC Bronze I tried was 3 moa. Fine for close in hoser stuff but not so good out at distance. My reloads with Hornady ball are at 1.5 in the same rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSowers Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Fiocchi 55gr FMJ bulkammo.com $314.00 per 1000. If you keep an eye out it drops below $300 every once and a while... I use it for 3gun with targets out as far as 550 (SMM3G/ Rio Salado Monthly match) and it is super clean/super reliable.. I have put several thousand rounds through my JP and have never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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