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Posted: 5/25/2004 12:56:01 PM EDT
| Anybody fire this ammo in AR-15's? Extraction, accuracy, quality reports? |
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I ran a couple hundred rounds. Accuracy was on par with military surplus - it chronoed to the M855 specification. No problems with feeding/extraction/ejection. I'd recommend it. However, there have been some reports with problems with the Olympic ammo. I have not see them but Troy and others have reported on them. Wait to hear both sides of the story. |
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From the Ammo Review tacked to the top: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=16&t=169729 You'll notice that Olympic has the worst rating of all listed brands. Read the linked thread to learn the details. -Troy |
| I am specifically referring to the Greek Military 2001 production SS-109 spec ammo sold in 800 round cans. I see that the red & white 55gr stuff isnt that good, from others experiences. How about this military surplus stuff. Its not commercial ammo like the r & w boxed stuff. |
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Just got my ammo delivery. Its clean shining brass, crimped waterproofed primer, green tip, casemouth crimped into bullet cannelure, headstamped: NPA 01 5.56X45 packed into an 800 round tin can. Is this stuff giving others the same problems as the 55gr red & white boxed ammo? Wont be able to test it myself for awhile. |
I never used their 55 grain ammo, but everyone seems to have had trouble with their SS109 crap in the red and white box. Do yourself a favor, try to order either IMI M855 or try the Hotshot SS109, both have a much more solid reputation including personal experience. Opps, too late you received it, well good luck. |
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Thanks Phobia! Hope I dont run into problems. Nick13, the rounds are loose inside of a square tin can. No strippers, but I have that covered. Its sold through ammunitionstore.com, got it online for $140/800rds. Good deal for ss-109, just cross my fingers it runs good. |
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