RAINY0DAYS Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm looking for affordable ammo for bay stuff, as well as another load for precision. Eventually I'll start loading my own ammo, but at the moment it's not in the cards. I've tried freedom munitions reman(have had good luck with their 9mm), but I've been having some serious qc and jacket separation issues. What do you guys recommend? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59nolimit Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I have been using the wolf gold 55gr for 3gun for about 3k rounds now. Price is he to beat at $290-$309 shipped for 1k. It groups really well at 200yrds for me and my rifle. This have been my go to rifle ammo lately but always used the federal xm193 before that with very similar results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 For close range stuff pmc bronze or wolf gold. For longer range i use the 75gr hornady training ammo (steel cased but loaded by hornady with their 75 gr bthp match bullet). Flash targets out to 500-600 yards are no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINY0DAYS Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 How much are you guys paying per round?Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 On sale pmc bronze should be around 300 per thousand or just a bit less plus shipping. wolf gold a little less if you catch the right sale. The Hornady training about 370 or less on sale + shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbran267 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Wolf Gold, generally it's .29-.31 per round. Generally a little more accurate than other bulk m193, and similar velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCH Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 For bay work, I use the cheapest steel-cased ammo I can find. For distance shooting, you'll have to test different loads and see what is the most accurate in your rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, HCH said: I use the cheapest steel-cased ammo Doesn't that damage your rifle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCH Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Doesn't that damage your rifle ? http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs-steel-cased-ammo/ Not that I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigereye Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Wolf Gold usually at Sgammo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 There were/are some good deals on Wolf Gold. I had several emails last week, which I have deleted, that had it for ~$280. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 41 minutes ago, OPENB said: good deals on Wolf Gold. that had it for ~$280. Maybe the price of .223 ammo is coming down ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 def use www.ammoseek.com and www.gunbot.net to compare ammo prices. but you def have to factor in freight as some have low ammo prices but bend you over with shipping costs. if you're not going to shop around, targetsportsusa.com generally has lowest or pretty low prices with free freight on case qty's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINY0DAYS Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Has anyone had luck with Fiocchi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 American Eagle 55's , very accurate and plentiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metau Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 For hoser stages, whatever I find cheapest. The Hornady Steel Match has worked nicely for me in the past for longer stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 8:03 PM, HCH said: http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs-steel-cased-ammo/ Not that I can tell. I've seen that article a year or so ago - thanks for refreshing my memory. Sounds like it's cheaper, in the long run, to shoot steel cased ammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Steel is definitely a good trade off. But that also depends on your neck of the woods. Some of the ranges where I live don't allow steel case ammo. Some take it a step further and have even banned FMJ. So while steel was a better value for me, my opportunity to shoot it was very limited. I ended up reloading and saving even more money in exchange for spending a LOT of time processing and loading soft point ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limitedscott Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I second caspian guy on the Hornady 75gr steel training ammo for long range ammo. I've found it to be accurate and best of all CHEAP. I buy mine here, https://www.bonefroggunclub.com/collections/ammunition/products/223-rem-75gr-hornady-bthp-training-steel-500rds-9760el. Haven't had any issues with the company and cheapest I've found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkwoodious Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I shoot Fiocchi 55s for hoser (unless I find VMax on sale). Fiocchi 77smk for the 300+ shots. Never had an ammo failure and am getting roughly a 1MOA group on 55s out of a Stretch 16 and JP 18". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_O Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Wilf Gold has been good for me since trying it a few years back. Federal now has a 5 cent per round rebate up to 4k rnd/$200 dollars on .223/5.56 ammo. For brass 55gr, probably hard to beat the price w/ rebate. Edited July 24, 2017 by O_O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 3 hours ago, O_O said: Federal now has a 5 cent per round rebate up to 4k rnd/$200 dollars on .223/5.56 ammo. You buy the ammo anywhere, and then Federal gives you $50/1,000 back in cash? So, if you can find Federal for $320/1,000, that would bring it down to $270/1,000? GREAT DEAL !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Does anyone have a link to that rebate program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_O Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) https://www.federalpremium.com/downloads/promotions/FP1417_AE5.56and223promo_web_f.pdf FYI read elsewhere that some skus were added to the list, just call them and they'll confirm. And yep, not tied to seller, eg buy from SGAmmo, PSA, Brownells etc. just print your receipt and save the UPCs. Edited July 24, 2017 by O_O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetrulis01 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I use strictly PMC Bronze 55 FMJ. Even use them for long range and can easily hit 8 inch circles at 400 and 500 yards if I do my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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