.223 ammo help

[MartMayhem86]

Hey gang.

I just bought my Core15 M4 rifle a few hours ago (WOOOOOO) and between that and running a few errands for my wife I didn't have time to stop anywhere and check out ammo or accessories. So after Expendables 2 tomorrow morning, I'm definitely going to the range and out to get a few magazines.

Anyhow, I'm pretty familiar with ammo for my S&W 15-22, as in what's good and what to stay away from. But how about the .223? What some good ammo besides Hornady. I got a flyer from Dick's today in the mail and they have advertised Remington .223 box of 20 at $7.98. Is this good or ****?

Sorry if it's been asked before, but I tried the search and didn't get anyhting.

 

[Hobie1]

One question:
You bought a $870 rifle and you don't know what ammo to feed it??

 

[MartMayhem86]

One question:
You bought a $870 rifle and you don't know what ammo to feed it??

Actually I only paid $600 for it. Buddy owns a gun shop and I got a massive discount. I'm a novice to guns like I mentioned in other posts. I only own Mossberg 12ga, Glock 40 which I carry, and a S&W 15-22. If I knew what ammo to feed it, I wouldn't of asked. Sorry I don't know a lot about guns like some of you.... we all have to start somewhere. But apparently some people don't think that way, or at least you don't.

 

[storeyteller]

I'd be willing to bet that Rem. ammo is worse than some and better than most. I also wouldn't hesitate to shoot it in my AR. Sounds like a fair price too at $0.40 a round. Get some and see, then let us know.
Good luck, stay safe and happy hunting.

 

[Hobie1]

Sorry, it wasn't called for on my part.

Okay! The best way to figure out what works is to buy what you can afford and go out and try it. Each gun is unique to it's appetite.
When you do try different blends, make sure you clean the bore back to off the rack clean, fire some foulers of the ammo you're testing, then shoot groups off the bench.
Or, you can buy some inexpensive .223/5.56 ammo and go out and have some fun shooting the poop out of targets.
It's up to you. Your CORE should eat about anything. Keep it clean and lubed.

Hobie

 

[bharner]

Step 1) go buy a couple boxes of good Hornady to zero with.
Step 2) go to Walmart
Step 3) buy as much Wolf/TulAmmo as you can afford and shoot the **** out of it. Make sure to lube your AR liberally. Especially the rails that guide the BCG.

If you're just plinking at the range it's hard to beat russian ammo. It's not as accurate as other options but it's cheap and fun. I feed my 5.56 a steady diet of Russian ammo when I'm just shooting steel or other reactive targets.
When I'm hunting yotes I like the 68gr heavy stuff or XM193 on whistle pigs.


Tapatalk ate my spelling and grammar.

 

[Argonnakid]

Congrats on your AR. Dick's around here, one state over, usually has a deal that if you buy 10or more boxes of rem .223 they drop the price to $6.98 a box (like buying by the case). Remington UMC 55gr.

 

[Kodiakco]

I've had good luck with PMC Bronze and PMC X-TAC 5.56 (M193).

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[BHarada]

I'll throw in an obligatory plug for freedommunitions.com. 500 rounds of their reloaded .223 55gr FMJ comes out to $168.30 with shipping to WV (I put in 25317 as a ZIP code). That comes out to 34¢ a round.

Buying 250 rounds comes out to $87.75 (35¢ a round) shipped.

There are a number of forum members here who have shot their ammo with great success. I went through 1000 rounds of their reloads and had no problem shooting sub-2" 100 yard groups.

This is 15 shots of the 55gr FMJ reloads at 100 yards with my M&P 15 Sport and a Simmons 5-21x 44 Mag scope:

I'd still be shooting their ammo if I hadn't started reloading my own. With mil-surp powder I can get my rounds down to 16¢ a shot.

 

[Gunslinger808]

Me, for general plinking I use military surplus bulk.
For real world applications, Speer Gold Dot 64 grn.
Congrats on the new toy!
One thing, and I don't mean to preach, but clean it before you shoot it.

 

[S&WOkie]

Step 1) go buy a couple boxes of good Hornady to zero with.
Step 2) go to Walmart
Step 3) buy as much Wolf/TulAmmo as you can afford and shoot the **** out of it. Make sure to lube your AR liberally. Especially the rails that guide the BCG.

If you're just plinking at the range it's hard to beat russian ammo. It's not as accurate as other options but it's cheap and fun. I fees my 5.56 a steady diet of Russian ammo when I'm just shooting steel or other reactive targets.

This is what I do, except I skip Step 1.

I zeroed my cheapo red-dot with TulAmmo at 25 yards, and it is accurate enough (8 inch Steel target) out to 200 yards. It also is works out to 400 yards with the proper hold over.

 

[Arik]

If youre looking for plinking ammo just find the cheapest that works for you and your rifle.
Wolf
Federal black box
PMC
Remington
PPU white box
MFS

For SD
Hornedy
Black Hills
PMC X-tec
Winchester Ranger bonded soft point

For Accuracy
Hornady
PPU match
Black Hills
Federal white box

Just remember there are more then whats listed. This is just of the top of my head and each rifle is different. You may find your rifle is most accurate or reliable with the cheapest of ammo and lest accurate with the most expansive. Try as many as you can in as many different weights as possible.



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[oneyeopn]

I also put a plug in for Freedom Muntions, you can order it over the internet @ Freedom Munitions.com. the shipping is reasonable and quick. I also put in a plug for buying the wolf/tulammo/brown or silver bear ammo's they are cheap and if you are not going to reload the steel cases do not matter. Make sure to clean your rifle after use. Freedom also will let you send in your shot up brass cases for some discount or something. I have bought 1k freedom and 1k federal xm193. But like Bill I also reload my own. When I first bought my rifle I shot up at least 1k of the Wolf/Tulammo/Brown and Silver Bear.

 

[ArmednDangerous]

I also put a plug in for Freedom Muntions, you can order it over the internet @ Freedom Munitions.com. the shipping is reasonable and quick. I also put in a plug for buying the wolf/tulammo/brown or silver bear ammo's they are cheap and if you are not going to reload the steel cases do not matter. Make sure to clean your rifle after use. Freedom also will let you send in your shot up brass cases for some discount or something. I have bought 1k freedom and 1k federal xm193. But like Bill I also reload my own. When I first bought my rifle I shot up at least 1k of the Wolf/Tulammo/Brown and Silver Bear.

As far as what ammo? I've run just about everything through my M&P and she hasn't complained yet. Cheap stuff. Good stuff. Steel case stuff....whatever. With steel case ammo just keep her well oiled. But to break it in or get a feel for accuracy, why not spend the big bucks and get the very best so you know what she's capable of? Then for "inventory", whatever you can afford.

I know many people use FreedomMunitions...(as did I for a time) but I can honestly say I got a raw deal from them after having been a customer for some time. Was a bit surprised and disappointed. No longer a customer.
No need to counter argue. This was my experience and hopefully yours remain better. Just means more of their ammo for you Reloading or buying new are my options now.

 

[oneyeopn]

I recommended the freedom just for cheap burning up ammo as I am starting to see the russian stuff go up in price. No counter argument here, I am shooting it up and as I get it done I am reloading the brass.

 

[saltair]

Freedomunitions and Palmetto State Armory, check for their deals

 

[bharner]

Palmetto State has daily deals and every couple months has free shipping. This spring they had a week or two of free shipping and one of their daily deals was MFS steel cased ammo for $3.50 a box. I bought as much as I could without the boss lady yelling too much.
I've put over 500 rounds down my rifle without issue. It usually shoots pretty good. I like to set a Do-All healing top hat at 25 yards and walk it back to 100 (my local outdoor ranges max). It's fun and I have yet to miss the target with the MFS. Every mag I get a flier or two with the Wolf and TulAmmo bbut at under 5 bucks a box locally I don't complain. I just use Hornady for hunting.

Tapatalk ate my spelling and grammar.

 

[MP22]

One question:
You bought a $870 rifle and you don't know what ammo to feed it??

He ask for help...not criticism.....let's take this forum back to where it once was....classy.

 

[MP22]

I'll throw in an obligatory plug for freedommunitions.com. 500 rounds of their reloaded .223 55gr FMJ comes out to $168.30 with shipping to WV (I put in 25317 as a ZIP code). That comes out to 34¢ a round.

Buying 250 rounds comes out to $87.75 (35¢ a round) shipped.

There are a number of forum members here who have shot their ammo with great success. I went through 1000 rounds of their reloads and had no problem shooting sub-2" 100 yard groups.

This is 15 shots of the 55gr FMJ reloads at 100 yards with my M&P 15 Sport and a Simmons 5-21x 44 Mag scope:

I'd still be shooting their ammo if I hadn't started reloading my own. With mil-surp powder I can get my rounds down to 16¢ a shot.

Nice job...thanks for sharing.

 

[SW Gun Guy]

One question:
You bought a $870 rifle and you don't know what ammo to feed it??
Hobie has apologized and we are back to where this forum usually is. Welcome and no questions are considered dumb. Most of us started with not much AR knowledge. I, like yourself, went from a 15-22 to a 15 Sport. I to will second the vote for Freedom Munitions when you get time. But for your short term, my buddy bought like 500 of the UMC and every one went bang without a hiccup. So, go have fun and enjoy your new rig. Every time you shoot it, or see an accesory for sale you will probably have another question. Try the search function first, then ask away. Lots of very knowlegable folks here to help.