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what is the best ammo to use? weight , etc with the 1/9 twist.

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Anything up to the 60-something grain weight should work pretty well, in theory. In fact, try as many weights as you can. Sometimes, rifles don't know the "rules".
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so I should be good with American Eagle 556 55 grain?
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Depends on what your intended use is. If you are looking for range Ammo with mediocre accuracy then, yes, ae 55 gr is fine.
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Usually a 1-9 twist does well with 55 grain bullets.
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Can you guys recommend good brands to use and which to stay away from. Picking my sport 2 up later today and want to pick up some ammo as well.. thanks for any info

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Stay away from Steel case. Brass case keeps the gun cleaner.
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Can you guys recommend good brands to use and which to stay away from. Picking my sport 2 up later today and want to pick up some ammo as well.. thanks for any info

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Wolf Gold is the best brass bang for your buck IMO.
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Wolf Gold is the best brass bang for your buck IMO.
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1-9 twist is good for 55-62 grain bullets. But, will shoot anything else you put in it, maybe not as accurate, but at short range you won't notice the difference.
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I also recommend PMC 55g 5.56. Quality is right there with AE, some say better.

Go to sgammo.com and buy a case of Wolf Gold. Best deal around.

Save the steel case for 7.62x39. I don't like it in my AR.
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