npolley Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 whats the best bulk ammo out there? should i buy the 223 or buy the 5.56? or does it even matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearogun Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 It depends on what you want to do with the ammo. Is it for plinking, long range shooting, close quarter hoser shooting, or self defense? If you are looking for a do it all, PMC bronze 55gr fmj isn't bad. Not the best at everything, but it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearogun Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 As far as 223 vs 5.56.....make sure you are shooting a gun that has a 5.56 chamber if you want true 5.56 ammo. The 5.56 ammo is basically a little "hotter" and gives a 100-200 more feet per second faster for the same bullet weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halogrinder Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) cheap? wolf with the new polymer coating. brown bear with laqure sticks in the bore. ask me how i know 259/1000 or in that area. accurate? i like remington UMC, but thats just me. about 15/20 @ walmart. defense? well, i like remington UMC hollowpoints, but thats just me. i reload so its a little different, but factory loads im assuming is what your asking about. i like that PMC as well, fiocchi ammo is good, and privi partisan Edited November 9, 2009 by halogrinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npolley Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) for the bulk itll probably be mostly plinking, but i would like to have some for long range and self defense. any advice on ammo for that. and when it comes to the bulk are there some that are cleaner than others? Edited November 9, 2009 by npolley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halogrinder Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) for the bulk itll probably be mostly plinking, but i would like to have some for long range and self defense. any advice on ammo for that.and when it comes to the bulk are there some that are cleaner than others? plinking: wolf long range: your pick, but i have used black hills 60 grain match ammo, and its long range is steller IMO (this was before i reloaded) self defense, i still like remington UMC hollowpoints. i know what they do to pigs, so the pigs that walk on two feet shouldnt like them either keep the bolt clean and the lip where the extracter is clean, and dont worry about it. Edited November 9, 2009 by halogrinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photog Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 AIM Surplus has Tula 223 on sale right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 for the bulk itll probably be mostly plinking, but i would like to have some for long range and self defense. any advice on ammo for that.and when it comes to the bulk are there some that are cleaner than others? Some good reports on the Hornady practice ammo here: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=1087781 For self-defense any decent soft point should do a good job....FMJ practice ammo isn't really the best choice for that. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm very interested in that Hornady ammo, but I still haven't actually seen it for sale anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm very interested in that Hornady ammo, but I still haven't actually seen it for sale anywhere. PM inbound in a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickpony Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Check out www.USAAMMO.com for decent pricing and good quality ammo. They have a remanufactured 55 gr. Remingtong bullet load that shoots really well and it's priced good for 50 round packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Atlanta Arms offers remanufactured 223, 55gr. FMJ's in bulk. I use them for practice and on the up close run and gun stuff. Best of all, it's available! Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgedmond Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm very interested in that Hornady ammo, but I still haven't actually seen it for sale anywhere. I picked up a couple hundred rounds of Hornady TAP 5.56 (75 gr.) from Ammo To Go for my PD stash. You just have to check often and be ready to pounce when it comes available. For plinking, I have found the PRVI Partizan M193 (55gr.) to be fairly cheap and very accurate in my Colt AR. But with their recent factory fire, that may be in short supply. Make sure your chamber can handle 5.56 and for the heavy TAP bullets, you probably need a 1:7 twist barrel to stabilize the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npolley Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 so where can the hornady ammo be found??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Atlanta Arms offers remanufactured 223, 55gr. FMJ's in bulk. I use them for practice and on the up close run and gun stuff.Best of all, it's available! Erik +1 and yes they do sell to yankees provided you pay in pre 1965 silver coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npolley Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 man, i didnt think ky was that far north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npolley Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 what is the best way to store ammo, i dont have a safe. rubbermaid tubs, or ammo boxes or something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 what is the best way to store ammo, i dont have a safe. rubbermaid tubs, or ammo boxes or something else. Can't beat surplus GI ammo cans. I don't put any ammo in my safe, I would worry about it cooking off if the house burned. I don't know if it would, but if it isn't in there with the guns, it can't hurt them. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufDog Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 As far as 223 vs 5.56.....make sure you are shooting a gun that has a 5.56 chamber if you want true 5.56 ammo. The 5.56 ammo is basically a little "hotter" and gives a 100-200 more feet per second faster for the same bullet weight. I have heard about shooting 5.56 in a 5.56 chamber ONLY or something terrible will happen on many occasions. I have NEVER gave it any thought and shot LOTS & LOTS of 5.56 in "223" chambers. Additionally, I have NEVER heard of anyone actually experiencing a negative result in doing so. I asked a reputable gunsmith about this and he said it is nonsense, chambers are cut with the same cutter. So, where is the validity in this? With 5/56 being "hotter" does that somehow imply all 223 chambered barrels are composed of a steel that is weaker? It just does'nt make sense & I have yet to hear a solid answer that is based on anything but smoke, mirrors, & folk lore. I'm not a believer but maybe I'm just ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) The difference in the .223 and 5.56 chamber is in the throat. The 5.56 has more lead (some call it freebore) I too have shot plenty of 5.56 in .223's in my youth, not knowing any better, without a problem. However I have seen numerous people have problems from firing 5.56 in AR's with .223 chambers. Blown primers and stuck cases. So it is a serious issue. "The .223 Remington is rated for a maximum of 50,000 CUP while the 5.56mm is rated for 60,000 CUP. That extra 10,000 CUP is likely sufficient to cause a failure in a chamber that's only rated for the "sporting" .223 Remington." http://www.thegunzone.com/556v223.html http://www.thegunzone.com/556faq.html Edited November 18, 2009 by cas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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