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Ammunition review - Federal/Lake City XM193 (Page 3 of 3)
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I have a question about XM193. Just saw some at a decent price at Firearms For Sale (http://www.firearmsforsale.com/federal-cartridge-co/ammunition/xm-223-remington-5.56-nato-boat-tail-metal-case-55gr-20box-25case/) but I was concerned by the note regarding "XM" ammo.
Product Description: The XM ammunition is Metric caliber ammo that is contract overrun material, It may not meet all of the mil-spec requirements, however, it does meet all requirements of commercial amunition for pressure, form, fit and function. It was my understanding that this was all mil-spec ammo? |
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M193 hasn't been used by US for many years.
That said, XM193 is produced for civilian sale and made to the old original mil-spec. Or so one can hope. All the "X" means is that it's for civilian sale. It's great ammo, shoots surprisingly accurately for me, never had a problem. Probably 75% of my mags are stuffed with it. |
"If Jesus had a gun he'd still be alive." - Homer Simpson
| I have shot around 3000 rounds of XM193 total dispersed through a Bushmaster 16" carbine with 1/9" twist, a Colt 20" HBAR with 1/7" twist and more recently a Palmetto State Armory 16" mid length with 1/7" twist with no malfunctions. It has always performed well and has been accurate. All XM193 that I own or have shot has been 06 and older head stamps. I never used any that was newer than this. |
Ammunition review - Federal/Lake City XM193 (Page 3 of 3)
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