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Posted: 3/31/2014 9:21:15 AM EDT
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GT would be considered the best of commercial, both in 5.45 and 7.62.
Of course, truthfully any selection will do. Save your 7n6 for "serious" situations or as investment. |
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Posted: 3/31/2014 9:26:56 AM EDT
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Golden Tiger. Ballistics of the 59gr should be a lot closer to 7n6 than the much heavier 69gr.
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Posted: 3/31/2014 10:07:23 AM EDT
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I have only used 7n6 but unfortunately I only have 2.5 cases left... so, which would you 5.45 owners prefer? Here is my gel test of the GT if that helps: 
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Posted: 3/31/2014 10:13:28 AM EDT
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Double Tap
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Posted: 3/31/2014 10:17:00 AM EDT
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If you consider the weight of military production ammo:
7N6- 3.43 g (52.9 gr) 7N10- 3.62 g (55.9 gr) 7N22- 3.68 g (56.8 gr) 7N24 ("super-armor-piercing")- 4.15 g (64.0 gr) 7T3 (tracer)- 3.23 g (49.8 gr) 7U1 (Subsonic)- 5.2 g (80 gr) Commercial ammunition: Hornady V-MAX3.89 g (60.0 gr) WOLF Performance FMJ HP 3.89 g (60.0 gr) WOLF Military Classic FMJ 3.89 g (60.0 gr) WOLF Military Classic HP SP 3.565 g (55.0 gr) Barnaul FMJBT 3.85 g (59.4 gr) Barnaul SPBT 3.56 g (54.9 gr) Barnaul HPBT 3.56 g (54.9 gr) Golden Tiger (Vympel) 3.85 g (59.4 gr) Red Army Standard 69 gr |
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Posted: 3/31/2014 11:20:26 AM EDT
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but is GT going to get caught up in russian import bans?
that would suck. i llike the lacquer coating. |
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Posted: 3/31/2014 1:01:11 PM EDT
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i had excellent results with Silver Bear and Wolf Military Classic, both 60gr FMJ. excellent accuracy and no failure to feeds/fire in the the 1000+ i have fired. both have gone up in price
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Posted: 3/31/2014 1:04:13 PM EDT
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I have had good results with the Wolf , I have GT that I have yet to shoot
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Posted: 3/31/2014 2:19:35 PM EDT
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GT is as close as you going to got to 7n6.
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Posted: 3/31/2014 10:29:52 PM EDT
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Any 60 gr. FMJ has work flawlessly for me, accurate too. Haven't tried the 55gr. or 69 gr fodder but from what I read it works just fine. GT 5.45 has been unavaliable for at least 2 years and I think I read from SG ammo their supplier didn't have it high on it's list of run ammo. I hope to see it return to market as it is excellent ammo.
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Posted: 4/1/2014 9:00:01 AM EDT
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Any 60 gr. FMJ has work flawlessly for me, accurate too. Haven't tried the 55gr. or 69 gr fodder but from what I read it works just fine. GT 5.45 has been unavaliable for at least 2 years and I think I read from SG ammo their supplier didn't have it high on it's list of run ammo. I hope to see it return to market as it is excellent ammo. It was available last year at SGammo. |
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Posted: 4/1/2014 12:37:51 PM EDT
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I remember reading SGammo has been trying to get the importer to order some GT 5.45. Back a few years ago they brought a bunch in and it sat, so they don't want to repeat that. But with no more 7n6, I'd say we'll see GT inside a year.
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Posted: 4/1/2014 2:44:57 PM EDT
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It was available last year at SGammo. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any 60 gr. FMJ has work flawlessly for me, accurate too. Haven't tried the 55gr. or 69 gr fodder but from what I read it works just fine. GT 5.45 has been unavaliable for at least 2 years and I think I read from SG ammo their supplier didn't have it high on it's list of run ammo. I hope to see it return to market as it is excellent ammo. It was available last year at SGammo. Hmmm, I must have missed it. Just hope it comes back again soon. |
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Posted: 4/1/2014 3:41:48 PM EDT
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Hmmm, I must have missed it. Just hope it comes back again soon. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any 60 gr. FMJ has work flawlessly for me, accurate too. Haven't tried the 55gr. or 69 gr fodder but from what I read it works just fine. GT 5.45 has been unavaliable for at least 2 years and I think I read from SG ammo their supplier didn't have it high on it's list of run ammo. I hope to see it return to market as it is excellent ammo. It was available last year at SGammo. Hmmm, I must have missed it. Just hope it comes back again soon. It sold out in about a week and a half. Hope that was enough interest for the importer to get a larger shipment next time. |
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Posted: 4/1/2014 10:04:25 PM EDT
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I hope we see it again great ammo
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Posted: 4/2/2014 5:35:11 PM EDT
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silver bear in stock at sgammo
http://www.sgammo.com/product/silver-bear/750-round-case-545x39-fmj-60-grain-silver-bear-non-corrosive-ammo |
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Posted: 4/6/2014 8:49:34 AM EDT
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silver bear in stock at sgammo http://www.sgammo.com/product/silver-bear/750-round-case-545x39-fmj-60-grain-silver-bear-non-corrosive-ammo Out of stock... |
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Posted: 4/7/2014 7:19:40 PM EDT
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I ordered about 600 rds of WPA 55 gr hollow point. It appears that it's the same stuff that Barnaul made/makes. Apparently, it's supposed to be among the best for accuracy. Something maybe about the 5.56-like bullet shape--not so long like 7N6 and fatter, stubbier like a 5.56. I've run about 150 rds thus far through my Bulgy '74 with no issues, and appears to be accurate.
Has anyone else had good success with the 55 gr variety? |
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Posted: 4/7/2014 9:06:06 PM EDT
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I ordered about 600 rds of WPA 55 gr hollow point. It appears that it's the same stuff that Barnaul made/makes. Apparently, it's supposed to be among the best for accuracy. Something maybe about the 5.56-like bullet shape--not so long like 7N6 and fatter, stubbier like a 5.56. I've run about 150 rds thus far through my Bulgy '74 with no issues, and appears to be accurate. Has anyone else had good success with the 55 gr variety? This has been my experience in using it on my 105. It is definitely tighter at both 50 and 100 yards than the 60 gr SB/WPA/WMC and the 59 gr GT. |
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Posted: 4/8/2014 10:32:30 PM EDT
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This has been my experience in using it on my 105. It is definitely tighter at both 50 and 100 yards than the 60 gr SB/WPA/WMC and the 59 gr GT. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I ordered about 600 rds of WPA 55 gr hollow point. It appears that it's the same stuff that Barnaul made/makes. Apparently, it's supposed to be among the best for accuracy. Something maybe about the 5.56-like bullet shape--not so long like 7N6 and fatter, stubbier like a 5.56. I've run about 150 rds thus far through my Bulgy '74 with no issues, and appears to be accurate. Has anyone else had good success with the 55 gr variety? This has been my experience in using it on my 105. It is definitely tighter at both 50 and 100 yards than the 60 gr SB/WPA/WMC and the 59 gr GT. Does it have a different point of impact than the 60gr ammo ? |
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Posted: 4/9/2014 4:47:30 PM EDT
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Does it have a different point of impact than the 60gr ammo ? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I ordered about 600 rds of WPA 55 gr hollow point. It appears that it's the same stuff that Barnaul made/makes. Apparently, it's supposed to be among the best for accuracy. Something maybe about the 5.56-like bullet shape--not so long like 7N6 and fatter, stubbier like a 5.56. I've run about 150 rds thus far through my Bulgy '74 with no issues, and appears to be accurate. Has anyone else had good success with the 55 gr variety? This has been my experience in using it on my 105. It is definitely tighter at both 50 and 100 yards than the 60 gr SB/WPA/WMC and the 59 gr GT. Does it have a different point of impact than the 60gr ammo ? I think so. It's a bit lighter than the 60 gr stuff, so should impact higher. |
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