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2/22/2009 10:47:48 AM EDT
i have some 55 fmj 223 rounds and i have some lack city Xm193 55 gr 5.56 ammo.

how different are these balistically? i mean will i be able to tell a difference at 100 yards? 200?

is the difference enough to go with one or the other?
2/22/2009 12:18:02 PM EDT
[#1]
anyone
2/22/2009 12:25:36 PM EDT
[#2]
Only way you'll know is by shooting in your weapon.....loads vary between manufacturer and even by lots from same supplier.They're probably not going to shoot to the same point of impact.
2/22/2009 12:27:02 PM EDT
[#3]
There is a wealth of information in the ammunition forum under the "Ammunition Review and Reference" link.

That's a good place to start.

Nothing can substitute testing and validation with your individual weapon though.

EDIT: And P.S. - you didn't define the mission.  Home defense?  Hunting?  That will make a difference too.
2/22/2009 12:58:44 PM EDT
[#4]
There will be a difference in POI unless you are very luckey. The Lake City xm193 is loaded to NATO spec and is very hot compared to commercial .223 I love xm193 and wish I had bought a pallet of it 3 years ago when it was affordable.
2/22/2009 1:05:03 PM EDT
[#5]
non issue.  Just shoot either.  The only problem would be your barrel chamber size but unless you have an old 223 chambered barrel  you will be fine.  Shoot it and count your clicks to correct your bullet placement and then adjust according to the ammo you are shooting.
2/22/2009 1:52:26 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
i have some 55 fmj 223 rounds and i have some lack city Xm193 55 gr 5.56 ammo.

how different are these balistically? i mean will i be able to tell a difference at 100 yards? 200?

is the difference enough to go with one or the other?


I like that, as in currently lacking affordability

2/22/2009 4:26:22 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
i have some 55 fmj 223 rounds and i have some lack city Xm193 55 gr 5.56 ammo.

how different are these balistically? i mean will i be able to tell a difference at 100 yards? 200?

is the difference enough to go with one or the other?


I like that, as in currently lacking affordability




glad you caught that....i however will not edit it. ill stand by my typo
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