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Posted: 11/6/2014 8:35:23 AM EDT
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Yes, just the tips though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Apart from a magazine full of deer slaying ammo it's all I keep around. I loves green tips. Indeed. Green tips are best tips. Yes, just the tips though. Lol classic archer |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:27:09 AM EDT
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855 is $300-320/1000. Not sure where you got $400 from. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I try to buy green tip exclusively. Other then indoor ranges is there ANY reason not to make it my standard round to stack deep? I guess the fact that other than an isolated sale, 193 is going for around $275 per thousand while 855 is still around $400. That is my motivating factor. 855 is $300-320/1000. Not sure where you got $400 from. Care to post a link to that? Everywhere I looked last night it was still $400 or higher for a case. Other than PSA buying by the box at $7.69 or something like that. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:31:15 AM EDT
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It's in the mix.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:32:43 AM EDT
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No, sorry; I only shoot 77smk.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:38:13 AM EDT
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I don't usually buy the loaded stuff, but if I can find a good deal on the bullets I may roll my own "855"
Probably have ~5k of it sitting around I've loaded while bored |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:43:55 AM EDT
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Double
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:47:29 AM EDT
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I have some, but I prefer M193.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:48:02 AM EDT
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I have a little bit of everything
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:48:57 AM EDT
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No green tip in this house.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 9:50:38 AM EDT
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I have been building a small pile of Turkish SS109
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:14:29 AM EDT
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Care to post a link to that? Everywhere I looked last night it was still $400 or higher for a case. Other than PSA buying by the box at $7.69 or something like that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I try to buy green tip exclusively. Other then indoor ranges is there ANY reason not to make it my standard round to stack deep? I guess the fact that other than an isolated sale, 193 is going for around $275 per thousand while 855 is still around $400. That is my motivating factor. 855 is $300-320/1000. Not sure where you got $400 from. Care to post a link to that? Everywhere I looked last night it was still $400 or higher for a case. Other than PSA buying by the box at $7.69 or something like that. Use "freeship514" for free shipping. $318/1000 M855 w/ Free Shipping |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:21:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have been building a small pile of Turkish SS109 |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:26:16 AM EDT
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My go-to rounds are Speer Gold Dot in every firearm. I shoot the 55 grain ammo at the range and would do the same during classes. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have none. No use for it either. I am not limited to the Haig accord for my ammo. My go-to rounds are Speer Gold Dot in every firearm. I shoot the 55 grain ammo at the range and would do the same during classes. You must hate money. That is an amazingly efficient way to waste money when M193 is nearly half priced and works great for training classes. But hey, it's your money, light it on fire for all I care. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:28:00 AM EDT
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Nope, 7.62x39 and .303 brit |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:30:57 AM EDT
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Yes.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:31:24 AM EDT
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I keep stashed
40% M855 40% M193 20% SP/HP/VMAX/NBT type "hunting" ammo Also I keep about 4,000 rds of Tula/bear/wolf/etc for range practice. It's constantly being used and shot. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:32:18 AM EDT
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The only M855 I have is the stuff from Walmart that was on crazy sale last month. Got about 1500 of it before the sale expired. Everything else I buy is M193 or Fed. Tactical.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:33:54 AM EDT
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You must hate money. That is an amazingly efficient way to waste money when M193 is nearly half priced and works great for training classes. But hey, it's your money, light it on fire for all I care. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have none. No use for it either. I am not limited to the Haig accord for my ammo. My go-to rounds are Speer Gold Dot in every firearm. I shoot the 55 grain ammo at the range and would do the same during classes. You must hate money. That is an amazingly efficient way to waste money when M193 is nearly half priced and works great for training classes. But hey, it's your money, light it on fire for all I care. Let me clarify. My go to rounds are 64 gr. Gold Dots. My range ammo (and class ammo) would be M193 55 gr. not 55 gr. Gold Dots. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:36:11 AM EDT
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M80>M855
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:37:29 AM EDT
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Let me clarify. My go to rounds are 64 gr. Gold Dots. My range ammo (and class ammo) would be M193 55 gr. not 55 gr. Gold Dots. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have none. No use for it either. I am not limited to the Haig accord for my ammo. My go-to rounds are Speer Gold Dot in every firearm. I shoot the 55 grain ammo at the range and would do the same during classes. You must hate money. That is an amazingly efficient way to waste money when M193 is nearly half priced and works great for training classes. But hey, it's your money, light it on fire for all I care. Let me clarify. My go to rounds are 64 gr. Gold Dots. My range ammo (and class ammo) would be M193 55 gr. not 55 gr. Gold Dots. That makes more sense. 
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:38:38 AM EDT
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I have a fair amount of both facotry and reloaded M885. No real good reason other than I used to be able to buy the 420rd cans for like $125 each.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 10:59:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have none. No use for it either. I am not limited to the Haig accord for my ammo. It certainly sounds like you're in control of the situation here!  |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:04:20 AM EDT
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I've had less than stellar results with 55 and 62 grain Speer gold dot when shooting pigs. 193 works better than gold dot IMO Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have none. No use for it either. I am not limited to the Haig accord for my ammo. My go-to rounds are Speer Gold Dot in every firearm. I shoot the 55 grain ammo at the range and would do the same during classes. I've had less than stellar results with 55 and 62 grain Speer gold dot when shooting pigs. 193 works better than gold dot IMO and 193 seems to work better than 855 so my stash is overwhelmingly 193 |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:08:22 AM EDT
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I buy it whenever I can.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:13:42 AM EDT
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I prefer 855 but I'd still buy 193 if it was a great deal.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:16:52 AM EDT
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I keep a fair bit of both around. I don't really shoot indoors though, so that is not a problem. I like 855 for shooting up appliances and other random large objects we manage to drag out to our property. Yes, that. I use 855 at the gravel pit when I'm doing mag dumps or shooting up mufflers/appliances/pots and pans. Seems dirtier than other stuff though. I have plenty, but I also keep an equal amount of 193 and lot's of Hornady. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:21:35 AM EDT
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I guess the fact that other than an isolated sale, 193 is going for around $275 per thousand while 855 is still around $400. That is my motivating factor. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I try to buy green tip exclusively. Other then indoor ranges is there ANY reason not to make it my standard round to stack deep? I guess the fact that other than an isolated sale, 193 is going for around $275 per thousand while 855 is still around $400. That is my motivating factor. bulkammo.com just had 900rd ammo cans of ADI M855 in blister packs for $249. Shipping brought it up to $0.30/rd for me but several other people posted that their shipping was like half of mine. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:26:11 AM EDT
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Yes, I have a can of M855 in my stash, and a couple of magazines loaded with it.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:59:40 AM EDT
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If its a good deal sure I'll buy it.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:14:36 PM EDT
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Have ZERO use for it.
M193 penetrates better at close distances. M855 cannot be shot at any range nor competition I visit, especially on steel targets. M193 is generally more accurate M193 is cheaper. Honestly, I think the ONLY people who buy M855 are either: 1. Post/Current military and they just feel comfortable having what they used when in. 2. People who just HAVE to have what the military currently uses. 3. Idiots that are incapable of reasoned, rational thought. Most of Arfcom fits into category #3 above. 
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:16:26 PM EDT
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Indeed. Green tips are best tips. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Apart from a magazine full of deer slaying ammo it's all I keep around. I loves green tips. Indeed. Green tips are best tips. I thought you preferred wet tips. Or is it brown tips? Nvm
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:19:16 PM EDT
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I guess the fact that other than an isolated sale, 193 is going for around $275 per thousand while 855 is still around $400. That is my motivating factor. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I try to buy green tip exclusively. Other then indoor ranges is there ANY reason not to make it my standard round to stack deep? I guess the fact that other than an isolated sale, 193 is going for around $275 per thousand while 855 is still around $400. That is my motivating factor. I bought 1K rounds of Romanian surplus that's the same as 855 I believe for 333 and change shipped yesterday. www.buygunsandammo.com |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:20:26 PM EDT
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I bought 1K rounds of Romanian surplus that's the same as 855 I believe for 333 and change shipped yesterday. www.buygunsandammo.com People have reported poor velocities with that stuff - it ISNT M855. It is being sold as SS109, but at least some of their batches have not met SS109 specs for velocity. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:22:52 PM EDT
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Very little, I prefer fed fusion and xm193.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:37:20 PM EDT
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Have ZERO use for it. M193 penetrates better at close distances. M855 cannot be shot at any range nor competition I visit, especially on steel targets. M193 is generally more accurate M193 is cheaper. Honestly, I think the ONLY people who buy M855 are either: 1. Post/Current military and they just feel comfortable having what they used when in. 2. People who just HAVE to have what the military currently uses. 3. Idiots that are incapable of reasoned, rational thought. Most of Arfcom fits into category #3 above. 4. People that find a deal on it and just need something that goes bang and puts a hole into stuff. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:38:02 PM EDT
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Since a few of my rifles are older 1 in 12 twist rate, I keep mostly 193 but do keep some 855 on hand for the newer ones.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:43:19 PM EDT
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Stocking ammo? I just buy a box or two on my way to go shooting
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:48:36 PM EDT
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I have some, but I prefer M193. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:49:01 PM EDT
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I have none. The factory stuff I have stored up is M193 and my reloads are mostly Hornady 55gr. FMJ-BT.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:51:16 PM EDT
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Title says it all. Do you keep some on hand or stick with your choice of 55 gr. stuff? Indoor ranges around here won't allow it and I have 1,000 rounds sitting I will probably never shoot. Thought about offloading it to make room for one of those cheap cases of 193 that are coming and pocketing some cash. Thoughts? Nothing but 55gr for me, mostly 193 but I also have a metric ton of 223 federal that I baught cheap and stacked deep. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:52:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stocking ammo? I just buy a box or two on my way to go shooting You did look at the URL right? We don't buy ammo by the box here, much less on demand. I keep my Fedex guy on point from carrying cases and crates up my driveway.... |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:52:33 PM EDT
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I keep some on hand.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:53:34 PM EDT
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No because I can't use it for 3 Gun.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 12:54:57 PM EDT
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People have reported poor velocities with that stuff - it ISNT M855. It is being sold as SS109, but at least some of their batches have not met SS109 specs for velocity. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I bought 1K rounds of Romanian surplus that's the same as 855 I believe for 333 and change shipped yesterday. www.buygunsandammo.com People have reported poor velocities with that stuff - it ISNT M855. It is being sold as SS109, but at least some of their batches have not met SS109 specs for velocity. SS109 is just the bullet. The cartridges can be loaded with SS109 bullets and still not be M855 because M855 is a spec of the entire cartridge (velocity, accuracy, etc.). |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:05:45 PM EDT
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Stocking ammo? I just buy a box or two on my way to go shooting I read your post Buckshot, and then suddenly developed an involuntary eye twitch. Well done brother 
I buy it in bulk when it's cost effective to do so. Around here M855 is much easier to find than other flavors. It's training/practice ammo - it doesn't need to be 77gr SMK accurate. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:10:24 PM EDT
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SS109 is just the bullet. The cartridges can be loaded with SS109 bullets and still not be M855 because M855 is a spec of the entire cartridge (velocity, accuracy, etc.). Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I bought 1K rounds of Romanian surplus that's the same as 855 I believe for 333 and change shipped yesterday. www.buygunsandammo.com People have reported poor velocities with that stuff - it ISNT M855. It is being sold as SS109, but at least some of their batches have not met SS109 specs for velocity. SS109 is just the bullet. The cartridges can be loaded with SS109 bullets and still not be M855 because M855 is a spec of the entire cartridge (velocity, accuracy, etc.). Eh, either way it pokes holes in things I hit. I'm happy with it. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:34:08 PM EDT
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Eh, either way it pokes holes in things I hit. I'm happy with it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I bought 1K rounds of Romanian surplus that's the same as 855 I believe for 333 and change shipped yesterday. www.buygunsandammo.com People have reported poor velocities with that stuff - it ISNT M855. It is being sold as SS109, but at least some of their batches have not met SS109 specs for velocity. SS109 is just the bullet. The cartridges can be loaded with SS109 bullets and still not be M855 because M855 is a spec of the entire cartridge (velocity, accuracy, etc.). Eh, either way it pokes holes in things I hit. I'm happy with it. Just curious - if all you want to do is "poke holes" then why would you not buy something that is much cheaper, and yet has better properties? M193 (Wolf Gold) is available for $274/K. XM193 from Federal is available for $300/K. Personally, I cant fathom why someone would spend more money on foreign ammo, when they can buy it for cheaper from an importer/manufacturer that will stand behind the ammo. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:46:22 PM EDT
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I have some Lake City green tip stashed away in case I ever need it but most of my ammo fort is non M855.
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:57:48 PM EDT
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I have 4 or 5000 projectiles I can load up. I keep 1000 factory loaded green tip on hand. But prefer xm193 or 77g stuff as all my barrels are 1-7 except for the 9mm
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Posted: 11/6/2014 1:59:03 PM EDT
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I keep a fair bit of both around. I don't really shoot indoors though, so that is not a problem. I like 855 for shooting up appliances and other random large objects we manage to drag out to our property. Yes, likewise. |
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