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Posted: 8/22/2006 7:33:47 PM EST
I just saw that Cabela's is already out of their Black Hills 77gr remanufactured ammo. Where else can I get some?

How close is it to Mk262?
Link Posted: 8/22/2006 7:46:42 PM EST
[#1]
http://www.fulton-armory.com/

also check out HSM's loads.

Link Posted: 8/22/2006 7:49:25 PM EST
[#2]
This is my first foray into the Ammo forum and my first time shooting anything other than 55gr....what's "HSM"?
Link Posted: 8/22/2006 9:36:16 PM EST
[#3]
Link Posted: 8/23/2006 7:07:25 AM EST
[#4]
The Mod1 is 5.56 pressure the other is 223. Ones for paper punching and the other for duty. I get excellent accuracy with the mod1. Shot some this am.
JRandyH
Link Posted: 8/23/2006 8:19:14 AM EST
[#5]
I bought some from Neal J's in CO.

http://www.nealjguns.com/ss_store/CenterFireRifleAmmo-ss2.html
Link Posted: 8/23/2006 8:39:19 AM EST
[#6]
If you mean the actual 5.56 MK262 Mod1 stuff then Cabelas or a gentlemen that goes by JKISER would be a safe bet.
Link Posted: 8/23/2006 6:36:22 PM EST
[#7]
Is the Cabelas Blue Box loaded to 5.56 pressure?
Link Posted: 8/23/2006 6:48:50 PM EST
[#8]
Cabellas blue box is all 223 that I know of. The mod1 is in the white box for seconds.
JR
Link Posted: 8/23/2006 7:02:15 PM EST
[#9]
What are you missing by having .223 loads? In the Cabelas ad they say the BB is being used by competition shooters, and I Searched in this forum and guys say they are getting good results.
Link Posted: 8/24/2006 4:52:42 AM EST
[#10]
Black Hills new and remanufactured ammo are both high in quality and perform the almost same and if you want accuracy, the Sierra 77-gr. Match King (MK262) is hard to beat, but they are struggling to keep up with demand. As (has been mentioned twice earlier in this post) another alternative is HSM (The Hunting Shack in Montana), who is a 30 year old company making accurate ammo as well.

HSM's version of the hard to find Black Hills load is called 223-11 and it's comparable in quality and accuracy (e.g. 10 shots producing .466" groups at 100 yards).  Here's a little info on this MK262 load:

* 223-11: 2,700 + fps. Sierra MK262 77-gr. HPBT Match King that averaged .466" groups at HSM. Designed as a target load, but bullet also performs extremely well in tactical applications when a Mil-Spec Collet crimp is applied. (This is a better choice than M193, M855, or 60-gr. TAP, and is only superceded by Hornady's 75-gr. or Nosler's 77-gr. BTHP's.)

Another accurate load that's similar to Hornady's 75-gr. Match ammo is 223-17 (the load the HSM 5.56 Tactical was built upon) and here's a little info on it for consideration:

* 223-17: 2,700 fps = MOA or less groups depending on the shooter / equipment.  New 223 case with standard Hornady 75-gr. BTHP T1 bullet. (This load was designed as Match Grade in quality. Can be used for both tactical or target purposes and is very similar to 223 TAP - using the same uncannelured T1 bullet.)

Link Posted: 8/24/2006 6:14:16 PM EST
[#11]
Thanks for the info! I will be buying several types of 68+ grain ammo to see what the rifle likes best.
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