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223 ammo

Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 2001 in General Discussion
Russian made .223 ammo that is designated as being ".223" on the box, but has (5.56x45mm) underneath it is okay to fire in standard .223 chamberings correct? So here is how it actually reads:

.223 Rem
(5.56x45mm)
62 Grain HP

Jon
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just received a call from an Ohio distributor informing me that the 223 ammo is sold out and that the manufacturers are advising there will be none available as all production will go for the military. Interesting.
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    does any one here have any experince with Hirtenberger 223 ammo it is marked L3A1? if so what bullet weight is it?
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cabelas seems to have some pretty good deals on 223,so does wholesale hunter.It ain't mil-surplus.
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    are the wolf and natec brands ok for plinking?
    there about the cheapest I can find.
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    is 40.00 sound like a good deal on val.packs of 100 rounds of 223 fed. ammo
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    1000 rounds, where the cheapest ?? So far $190 for steel case Russian, anybody know any better prices?
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i'm looking to stock up,what is some good 223 ammo at 500 round price
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I order 3000 round about april heres what i got in my email

    the new expected shipping date is shown
    Description: 1000RDS .223 62GR FMJ AM
    >Quantity: 3
    >Amount: 147.22
    >Total: 441.66
    >Expected Ship Date: 08/02/07

    it may take me a year to get this [:(!][:(!]
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I found ammo for 259.00 a case of wolf in 62 grain and 339.00 for a case of 55 grain ppi. which should I get for the range?
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  • ED PED P Member Posts: 190 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If this is true, I think I'll be stocking up on .308 for my new M1A.(I hope it's true, dammit!!!)
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  • Evil ATFEvil ATF Member Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've already ordered a few thousand rounds of HP 7.62x39mm for the AK's, along with some tracers. I've already got a respectable stockpile, but who knows if ammo will be readily available for awhile? Check out www.cabelas.com for smoking ammo deals. They also throw in a free ammo can for every 500 rounds you buy. Their prices are a lot better than Midway's or CDT's.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In some ways, hope it's not a rumor. Wasn't too long ago that there were reports that the Services were so low on some types of small arms ammo that some field units in the Pacific weren't even able to do qualification shooting, much less practice. *If* that was true, no wonder they are diverting production to the military now.
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  • concealedG36concealedG36 Member Posts: 3,566 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Ed, what'd you buy (standard/nat'l match, fiberglass/wood stock)? I too just got an M1A rifle! I haven't actually received it yet, but I'm awaiting a call from my favorite FFL. Anyway, let me know how you like it and any comments you have! I look forward to shooting this one (and, I already have a substantial supply of ammo).G36
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  • ED PED P Member Posts: 190 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    G36,I was leaning towards one of the shorter Scout models, but was a little concerned about the gas system not working quite as well due to the shortened barrel, so I got a Standard model in a new "Mossy Oak" camo synthetic finish they just started shipping.The finish on the stock seems like it could crumble off kind of easy, and I kind of wish it came with a cleaning kit, but they include a very generous coupon for buying 50-60 different items at extremly discounted prices, so I'll probably pick up a cleaning kit and disassembly tools using that coupon. As you probably know, they've got that great deal on the scope till the end of this month too.Taking it to the range next Monday for the first time- really looking forward to it.Aside from the stock, I've had it completely apart and re-assembled, seems like a real quality manufactured gun.
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Evil,Check out www.AimSurplus.com their prices on Ak Food are even better than Cabelas!!! 960rd case $69.95ea for Non Corrosive Russian FMJ! They even have nickle plated ammo woo hoo!
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just ordered some 55gr .223 Wolf ammo from cheaperthandirt.com. they still have some in stock.
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