firematt100 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Looking for production .223 ammo. I orded a JP15 tactical 18" with BC Comp. Any sugestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I seem to recall Benny was using Ultramax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 For that nice of a rifle just order a Dillon 550 and make your own. You will eventually end up loading your own anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Looking for production .223 ammo.I orded a JP15 tactical 18" with BC Comp. Any sugestions? My CTR will shoot Federal 50g HP's (AE223G) to way under MOA all day long.... Local Sportsman's Warehouse carries it for $6 a box, 10% off of lots of 10 or more. So, should be able to find it cheaper online/in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 In a pinch, Walmart sells Remington UMC 55-grain ammo for under $6 a box and its accurate enough for most 3-gun needs. That said, I am on the verge of beginning to reload .223 for cost/availability reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Black Hills remanufactured stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The most reliable primers out there are Federal. My gun's trigger/hammer won't set off the military stuff. Moreover, the 55 Am Eagle load features a boat-tail bullet & is accurate enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Black Hills Georgia Arms (68gr. BTHP's) Ultramax However since you dropped that kind of coin on the blaster, reload your own. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firematt100 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 I know I should reload my own. I am just getting my pistol loads where I want them. I need more time and less work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 all barrels have their own taste. i've shot stuff with buddies rifles using the same ammo and it's all over the map. try a bunch b4 you settle on one. but i reload 55's for 100 yds or less. then it's AE 55's out to 200. after that, ultramax NBT's. again, u have to test them all to find the one yer blaster likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco38s Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) I have yet to see a rifle that was half way decent not shoot under an inch with Black Hills(Blue or Red Box). It may be a little more money but it is the best, most accurate medium production level ammo available. If you shop around you can find it for under 300/k delivered to your doorstep, plus it comes in those 50 round boxes that just make more sense than the 20 round boxes that most everyone else uses. Edited January 11, 2007 by scirocco38s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 The Black Hills I have tried (55gr & 69gr recipes) was good stuff in my rifles. IMO, the best choice for a premium round that oughta' shoot MOA in guns capable of it is the Federal match grade stuff. The SMK69 topped stuff has proven out well for me when I have had to resort to factory fodder for matches. I normally roll my own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I have at least 2 barrels that absolutely detest Black Hills anyting, red or blue. I am not saying it bad ammo...far from it, but it really does point out that you need to find out what your barrel likes, if it is a J.P. barrel I think you will find it likes A LOT more than it dislikes! J.P. 20 mid weight w/ Black Hills 68gr match load 8" @ 200 yds (good handload w/ Hornaday 68 match, 3/4" at 200, 5 round group) Hart 28" heavy barrel, sleaved action rifle, 175gr 308 Win. red box 2 1/2 -3" @ 200 yds ( good reload w/ 175 SMK = 3/8"-1/2" 5 round groups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtsvi Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I have been using Monarch ammo from Academy sporting goods. It is around $3.99 per box and has brass cases. It was not super accurate at 100 yards in my rifle (2"), but it works great for closer hoser stages. I buy a few boxes of good ammo like Black hills or Federal with 69gr. bullets if the stage has long shots like the Ft. Smith Arkansas match with the 200 yard steel plates. I have been using Monarch ammo from Academy sporting goods. It is around $3.99 per box and has brass cases. It was not super accurate at 100 yards in my rifle (2"), but it works great for closer hoser stages. I buy a few boxes of good ammo like Black hills or Federal with 69gr. bullets if the stage has long shots like the Ft. Smith Arkansas match with the 200 yard steel plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I have at least 2 barrels that absolutely detest Black Hills anyting, red or blue. I am not saying it bad ammo...far from it, but it really does point out that you need to find out what your barrel likes, if it is a J.P. barrel I think you will find it likes A LOT more than it dislikes!J.P. 20 mid weight w/ Black Hills 68gr match load 8" @ 200 yds (good handload w/ Hornaday 68 match, 3/4" at 200, 5 round group) Hart 28" heavy barrel, sleaved action rifle, 175gr 308 Win. red box 2 1/2 -3" @ 200 yds ( good reload w/ 175 SMK = 3/8"-1/2" 5 round groups) I have a couple AR's that are exactly the same with Black Hills. I shot it, went and checked the targets...and didn't even bother to measure---looked like I shot it drunk. Shot it in a 3rd upper and WOW, it was awesome. Buy a little of several types and try. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Butler Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'd go with BlackHills....it's cheaper then reloading(if you haven't started yet). Scott B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) Blackhills is hit or miss in my rifles, depending on the lot, so if you find a lot that works well, buy as much as you can from that same lot. One main reason I started reloading after the first 3-gun season Ultramax stuff is pretty decent if you want reasonable match ammo. Edited January 11, 2007 by PacMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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