AR ammo

JesusQueen · September 3, 2008, 06:31 PM

I plan on buying bulk ammo from ammoman.com, and and wondering which is the best choice. .223 wolf 55gr polymer coated or 55gr fiocchi. Im looking for 1000 rds. I just bought a new RRA Elite Comp and dont wanna unneccessarily put steel cased ammo through it if its really that bad. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

....and if theres a better deal out there im missing please lead me there.

thanks

RockyMtnTactical · September 3, 2008, 07:07 PM

I don't like Wolf ammo all that much. Not because it is "bad" for the gun as much as it is just lousy ammo. I get lousy results with lousy ammo.

Lousy accuracy, dirty, and an extraordinary amount of blown primers in my experience...

I would go to Aimsurplus.com, check out their Prvi Partizan.

JesusQueen · September 3, 2008, 07:13 PM

thanks Rocky

I just saw that site, how do you think the US Centurian stuff fares?

zoomie · September 3, 2008, 07:18 PM

CDNN has some Federal XM193 for $200 per 500. More than the Wolf, but also better quality.

RockyMtnTactical · September 3, 2008, 07:26 PM

XM193 is my primary stash/SHTF ammo.

gdvan01 · September 4, 2008, 07:20 AM

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XM193 is my primary stash/SHTF ammo.

That's pretty much what the way I'm set up. I'd like to give the heavier Prvi stuff a 'shot' when I get the chance, unfortunately the "new house" expenses are still priority.

I found (locally) some Norinco .223 in the yellow box that is brass/non-corrosive. Shoots as good if not a little better (well, it grouped better at 100yds. with irons) than XM193 and felt a little hotter. I've got less than 200 rounds left from about a year ago, it was less than $7.00 a box at the time.

Creature · September 4, 2008, 08:22 AM

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I would go to Aimsurplus.com, check out their Prvi Partizan.

I will second that...Prvi Partizan makes excellent ammo. I bought 1K rounds of 223 for $300 and it shoots very clean and it is pretty accurate stuff.

Sixer · September 4, 2008, 10:49 AM

I found a decent deal on ammo at www.palmettostatearmory.com (via ar15.com) I purchased 1000rds of PMC Bronze for $350. Shipping was quick and I've been extremely satisfied with the ammo so far

kingbubbatruck · September 6, 2008, 12:34 AM

Is the bronze ammo Reloadable?

Sixer · September 6, 2008, 02:45 AM

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Is the bronze ammo Reloadable?

I dont know much (or anything) about reloading... but I dont see any reason you couldnt reload the spent brass. Its a clean cartridge. There is a customer service phone # on the website. I talked to one of the owners (Joe) really nice guy, could probably tell you for sure

September 3, 2008, 06:31 PM	#1
JesusQueen Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Posts: 101	AR ammo I plan on buying bulk ammo from ammoman.com, and and wondering which is the best choice. .223 wolf 55gr polymer coated or 55gr fiocchi. Im looking for 1000 rds. I just bought a new RRA Elite Comp and dont wanna unneccessarily put steel cased ammo through it if its really that bad. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. ....and if theres a better deal out there im missing please lead me there. thanks

September 3, 2008, 07:07 PM	#2
RockyMtnTactical Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2006 Location: Western US Posts: 1,961	I don't like Wolf ammo all that much. Not because it is "bad" for the gun as much as it is just lousy ammo. I get lousy results with lousy ammo. Lousy accuracy, dirty, and an extraordinary amount of blown primers in my experience... I would go to Aimsurplus.com, check out their Prvi Partizan. __________________ https://battlebornreview.com/

September 3, 2008, 07:26 PM	#5
RockyMtnTactical Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2006 Location: Western US Posts: 1,961	XM193 is my primary stash/SHTF ammo. __________________ https://battlebornreview.com/

September 3, 2008, 07:13 PM	#3
JesusQueen Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2008 Posts: 101	thanks Rocky I just saw that site, how do you think the US Centurian stuff fares?

September 3, 2008, 07:18 PM	#4
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,864	CDNN has some Federal XM193 for $200 per 500. More than the Wolf, but also better quality.

September 4, 2008, 10:49 AM	#8
Sixer Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,891	I found a decent deal on ammo at www.palmettostatearmory.com (via ar15.com) I purchased 1000rds of PMC Bronze for $350. Shipping was quick and I've been extremely satisfied with the ammo so far

September 6, 2008, 12:34 AM	#9
kingbubbatruck Member Join Date: June 26, 2008 Location: Palomino Valley, Nevada Posts: 65	Is the bronze ammo Reloadable?