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Posted: 5/3/2004 5:58:44 PM EDT
Did I read somewhere here that S&B .223 ammo is not true copper coated and is hard on a non-chrome lined barrel? A friend of my bought some and I told him that I read somewhere that it is harder than copper and not recomended for steel barrels. I can't seem to find this info anywhere.
Some help ,please! Thanks.....thedr 
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Posted: 5/3/2004 7:15:27 PM EDT
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Hit S&B's website, the 'M193' has a copper plated steel jacket they call Tombak. The plating is very thick. and I have found no evidence of the copper plating failing and allowoing the steel base to cntact the bore. Steel is more easily formed than copper, and makes for a remarkably consistent bullet. We have had excellent results with S&B 223 ammo. Ops
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Posted: 5/3/2004 10:25:50 PM EDT
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On the other hand, this ammo is a spark hazard and shouldn't be used anywhere there might be a fire danger. It also should not be used to shoot at steel targets, as it ricochets badly, and folks have been injured this way. Many shooting schools have banned steel-jacketed bullets for this reason.
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Posted: 5/4/2004 7:33:39 AM EDT
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I have noted suprisingly good accuracy from S&B ammo. The bullet is not nearly as likely to fragment upon striking a target, and I have noticed better retained weight after penetrating barriers.
I have not done a Auto windshield test, but I bet that S&B Emwonniteyfree would perform better than true M193 spec ammo. Troy - Sparks are cool after dusk! Be careful out there kids! |
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Posted: 5/8/2004 4:14:20 PM EDT
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Is this the same stuff that Sportsman guide had a while back?
It was in 400 round green battle packs. |
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