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223 ammo

amyjramyjr Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
edited June 2003 in Ask the Experts
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 none available as all production will go for the military. Interesting.
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  • amyjramyjr Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I just placed my order today for a new Rock River with the military halo site on it. Its going to take about 6-8 weeks before I get it and I will have pics posted the same day.
    My question is, what is the best ammo to shoot for target shooting, meaning cleanest and most reliable for fuction. Also who has the best prices on the net for buying this ammo in bulk since I know im going to be doing a lot of shooting.

    Thank you
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  • amyjramyjr Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    having trouble getting any 223 ammo in reloadable brass..... Does anyone have any wholsale addresses where I can get some...I have tried several of the main dealers, all are out. (or expensive)

    Suds
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  • amyjramyjr Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looking for some in-expensive 223 ammo...Brass case, non corrosive, re-loadable....55 and 60-62 grain ... Can anyone send me some sites to order some....
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  • amyjramyjr Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    what is twist rate on ruger 77 mk 2 in 223 caliber ?
    what grain ammo shoots best in this light rifle .. thanks for help
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  • rordogrordog Member Posts: 363 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can measure it yourself with a cleaning rod, jag w/patch, and a marker, like a Sharpie. Mark the rod, so that you know when it has made one full turn, as you push it down the bore. Then measure the rod from where you started to finished, that is it. I am going to guess it has a 1/12. In that case it should shoot 40 to 55 grainers with no problem. Some manufacturers make a 60-63gr. semi-point (because length is more of a facter than weight) that should shoot in the slower twist barrels.
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  • KdubKdub Member Posts: 713 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My Ruger M77 MkII V/T in .223 has a 1:10 twist. Shoots the 50-52 grain bullets quite well.

    Keep off the Ridgeline
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