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AR guys- Which ammo do you prefer out of PMC .223 or Independence 5.56?
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:30 pm
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Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:31 pm to TigerTatorTots
PMC
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:32 pm to TigerTatorTots
I like em both about the same. I've probably shot about 200rnds of each with no issues. PMC seems to be more popular though.
This post was edited on 4/25/13 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:32 pm to TigerTatorTots
PMC
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:32 pm to TigerTatorTots
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I'm trying to figure out which kind I will be keeping
damn hoarder
and PMC fwiw
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:33 pm to aVatiger
Thats what I figured. Thanks guys
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:38 pm to TigerTatorTots
Pmc bronze and xtac both are fine bullets. Never had a problem with either. I have a bunch of independence, but have never shot any.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:47 pm to TigerTatorTots
I just jumped on that independence from midway so it better be worth a shite
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:55 pm to TigerTatorTots
pmc
Posted on 4/25/13 at 6:56 pm to TigerTatorTots
PMC
I might be wrong, but I think PMC was one of the first companies to load the Barnes X-bullet in factory ammo. I remember when I was just starting hunting my dad got me a box of the X-bullets in .308 and I took 20 animals (deer, hogs, coyotes) with the 20 shells in that box, over the space of several years. Ever since then I have always liked PMC ammo.
I might be wrong, but I think PMC was one of the first companies to load the Barnes X-bullet in factory ammo. I remember when I was just starting hunting my dad got me a box of the X-bullets in .308 and I took 20 animals (deer, hogs, coyotes) with the 20 shells in that box, over the space of several years. Ever since then I have always liked PMC ammo.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:05 pm to TigerTatorTots
I'll keep the 5.56 over the .223. Have watched a few YouTube vids from nutnfancy and the PMC isn't the most accurate ammo he shoots.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:05 pm to SW2SCLA
quote:Independence isn't a shite brand or anything. I know they both go bang. I just was curious as to which held the edge since I told my buddy I would get 500 rounds for him.
I just jumped on that independence from midway so it better be worth a shite
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:21 pm to TigerTatorTots
PMC but ammo is ammo right now.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:26 pm to TigerTatorTots
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Independence isn't a shite brand or anything. I know they both go bang. I just was curious as to which held the edge since I told my buddy I would get 500 rounds for him.
Oh I didn't think you were speaking ill of it. I've never shot Independence before so I just made the comment
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:27 pm to DrTyger
I went from zero 223/556 yesterday to 3,300 rounds by this monday
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:28 pm to SW2SCLA
I shoot a lot of Independence 9mm brass for target rounds. They were on sale for $8.99/50 last year so I ordered a bunch. Never a problem. Just wasn't sure the comparison to PMC
This post was edited on 4/25/13 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:29 pm to TigerTatorTots
Gimme about 200 rounds of each to shoot this weekend. I'll post you a very thorough review come Sunday. Will make your decision much easier imo.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:31 pm to Soul Gleaux
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:36 pm to TigerTatorTots
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I'm trying to figure out which kind I will be keeping and which kind I will be giving to my buddy.
Assuming you're referring to FMJ in both brands --not much difference. Both are plenty good for plinking. Both should cycle fine in any AR.
For "social work," neither is loaded to NATO velocities, and I'm sure neither meets NATO specs for bullet construction (obviously if either met both of these criteria, it would be sold as 5.56/.223 ammo). So I wouldn't count on consistent fragmentation, especially from a short barrel, or at ranges beyond 100 yards.
But I'll accept any you want to discard.
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:41 pm to dawg23
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For "social work," neither is loaded to NATO velocities, and I'm sure neither meets NATO specs for bullet construction (obviously if either met both of these criteria, it would be sold as 5.56/.223 ammo)
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Independence Ammunition 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain M193 Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail
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