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Old 07-14-2015, 08:14 PM
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The manual that came with my new M&P 15 contained multiple warnings about only using ammo with non-corrosive primers. I just got a pretty good deal on some PMC X-TAC 5.56 rounds, but can't find a reference to the type of primers in these rounds.

Anyone know, or have another favorite ammunition?

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Old 07-14-2015, 09:16 PM
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I think you're good. They seem to be non-corrosive boxer primed rounds made in Korea. Apparently decent quality stuff from what I've read - even though I have a cousin who claims PMC stands for Pretty Much ****.
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Old 07-14-2015, 09:19 PM
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Thanks, TX-Dennis!
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Always check the manufacturers website. I've shot a lot of PMC Xtac and Bronze in my M&P 15. I like it.

https://pmcammo.com/wp/about/

All PMC Ammunition is loaded in new brass cases with boxer primers. PMC ammunition is non-corrosive and is loaded to SAAMI specifications with the exception of 50A, 5.56X and 5.56K.  Each of these rounds complies with US MIL. spec.
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Old 07-15-2015, 09:53 AM
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X-Tac is GTG, shoot away.
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Old 07-18-2015, 02:02 PM
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PMC is my favorite factory ammo to shoot. So far I have shot the 9mm, .223 and the .308 and have zero issues with it. It shoots cleanly and accurately.
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Old 07-18-2015, 03:01 PM
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I feed my MP15 Sport almost all PMC, never had a problem.
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Thanks guys!
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Old 07-25-2015, 11:01 AM
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The little bit I have shot my new Sport 15 has been with Federal XM193 5.56 55 gr. FMJ. It worked well and shot to POA.
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