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6/24/2006 3:02:26 PM EDT
Can anyone tell me if the ADCOM .223 is any good?  Found a good price for it and am considering picking some up.

Thanks,
Mark
6/24/2006 3:04:05 PM EDT
[#1]
ADCOM ammo is a new guy on the block so to speak. I have shot a little over 1K rds of their 9mm and it was great for the $

Who's got it in .223 and how much is it going for that will be the ultimate determination of if its good for the $
6/24/2006 4:51:44 PM EDT
[#2]
I have shot a little over 400 rounds in my 16" colt 5.56 and had no problems . It ran pretty good and clean. I did not shoot any paper that day just clays set up at 100 yrds. Some had a few little dings but all went bang. I would  buy more .
6/24/2006 4:54:23 PM EDT
[#3]
Did you check the ammo review tacked to the top of the page?
6/24/2006 5:54:32 PM EDT
[#4]
It's the 62 grain 5.56mm for $2.87 a box.
6/24/2006 6:11:12 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Did you check the ammo review tacked to the top of the page?


+1

As a general rule people do not read the Tacked threads.
6/24/2006 7:11:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
It's the 62 grain 5.56mm for $2.87 a box.


Where are you getting it at this price?
6/24/2006 7:34:50 PM EDT
[#7]
What year headstamp.  Some members have reported having minor problems with the 99 HS.  I personally have not.  How much $$$$$ and where?  Come on, give it up.
6/24/2006 8:24:36 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Quoted:
It's the 62 grain 5.56mm for $2.87 a box.


Where are you getting it at this price?


+1   Hell, that's cheaper than Wolf polymer!!!

TS
6/24/2006 8:37:59 PM EDT
[#9]
$2.87/box that is a steal of a deal. Lowest FunShow price was $3.69/bx that I have seen. This Stuff is Great. Just stay away from the 99' Head stamp, it is very suspect. the Other Years are A OK.
6/24/2006 8:42:15 PM EDT
[#10]
I Wisht AIM still carried it. I ordered literally the same day hours before it was taken off of the Website. hey
6/25/2006 5:12:26 AM EDT
[#11]
I know of 2 guys that used it in a tactical carbine class out of two brand new DPMS M4 carbines with zero malfunctions. (2000 rds.)
6/25/2006 5:52:15 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
It's the 62 grain 5.56mm for $2.87 a box.


Where?
6/25/2006 7:13:24 AM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
I Wisht AIM still carried it. I ordered literally the same day hours before it was taken off of the Website. I wonder if they will Ever Carry it again.


I just got some at surpulsammo.com.  It was around $320 for 2K $380 to my door.  Shipping was a bit high because a live completely across the country.  It was all 99 HS.
6/25/2006 7:19:09 AM EDT
[#14]
Sorry for not getting back sooner guys, but here's the link to the ADCOM ammo:
ADCOM Ammo
6/25/2006 8:13:28 AM EDT
[#15]
20 rds./box 2000 rds./case. Boxer primed, Non-corrosive.
Produced in the U.A.E. by Adcom. Grade II ammo. Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm. Cleaning rifle after use a must. Sold as is, no returns.
 
6/25/2006 8:22:00 AM EDT
[#16]
tag
6/25/2006 8:26:15 AM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
20 rds./box 2000 rds./case. Boxer primed, Non-corrosive.
Produced in the U.A.E. by Adcom. Grade II ammo. Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm. Cleaning rifle after use a must. Sold as is, no returns.
 


What is this residue they speak of?

6/25/2006 8:57:41 AM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
Quoted:
20 rds./box 2000 rds./case. Boxer primed, Non-corrosive.
Produced in the U.A.E. by Adcom. Grade II ammo. Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm. Cleaning rifle after use a must. Sold as is, no returns.
 


What is this residue they speak of?


+1

I would order some but I need a range report!
6/25/2006 9:21:41 AM EDT
[#19]
This is very troubling info because ADCOM does not put lot #s on their ammo.  Who's to know what's good and what's bad.  Can't go by HS.  I will contact ADCOM tomorrow and I expect a explanation.  
6/25/2006 9:28:24 AM EDT
[#20]
Lot # is inside the top flap of the box AML00M010-003 on the 2000, AML04M010-007 on the 2004, from the two 1K batches I've gotten from AIM.
6/25/2006 2:32:13 PM EDT
[#21]
Quoted:
Lot # is inside the top flap of the box AML00M010-003 on the 2000, AML04M010-007 on the 2004, from the two 1K batches I've gotten from AIM.




Thanks Rockdoc, forgive the senior moment.  I looked at the box and it's blank after LOT.  Forgot about the flap.  I will find out about the suspect ammo tomorrow, I hope.  Lot #s are sure going to help.
6/25/2006 2:42:17 PM EDT
[#22]
Quoted:
20 rds./box 2000 rds./case. Boxer primed, Non-corrosive.
Produced in the U.A.E. by Adcom. Grade II ammo. Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm. Cleaning rifle after use a must. Sold as is, no returns.
 



Perhaps they used a powder that was found to be too dirty and they started using a cleaner powder and ditched the lots manufactured with the bad powder.

My prediction is that it is as dirty as Wolf steel cased ammunition.  Cleaning isn't the worst thing in the world.
6/25/2006 5:08:33 PM EDT
[#23]
Quoted:
Quoted:
20 rds./box 2000 rds./case. Boxer primed, Non-corrosive.
Produced in the U.A.E. by Adcom. Grade II ammo. Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm. Cleaning rifle after use a must. Sold as is, no returns.
 



Perhaps they used a powder that was found to be too dirty and they started using a cleaner powder and ditched the lots manufactured with the bad powder.

My prediction is that it is as dirty as Wolf steel cased ammunition.  Cleaning isn't the worst thing in the world.


I wouldn't mind if that's the only problem.
6/26/2006 7:29:21 AM EDT
[#24]
Quoted:
I Wisht AIM still carried it. I ordered literally the same day hours before it was taken off of the Website. I wonder if they will Ever Carry it again.



Could be....
6/26/2006 8:12:10 AM EDT
[#25]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I Wisht AIM still carried it. I ordered literally the same day hours before it was taken off of the Website. I wonder if they will Ever Carry it again.



Could be....


It would be cool if it could be that we get cheap ammo.

TS
6/26/2006 8:12:39 AM EDT
[#26]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I Wisht AIM still carried it. I ordered literally the same day hours before it was taken off of the Website. I wonder if they will Ever Carry it again.



Could be....
Alright, spit it out.    

What about this statement of Century Arms "Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm."  Is this defective ammo and will you be offering the same lot?

I purchased 2,000 rounds from you guys in April at $340.  CAI is selling it for $287.  Is this inferior to what you had or will have?  Why the big price difference?
6/26/2006 8:16:29 AM EDT
[#27]
To mirror what I've already posted in the ammo review, after about 80 rounds my 2 20"ers started short stroking.  Never had a prob in my carbines though...
6/26/2006 9:14:19 AM EDT
[#28]
Just sent a email to CIA Inc and asked the questions we all want the answer too.  
Also sent this one to ADCOM.  If I don't hear from them in a couple of days I will give the both a call.  Hey, what's free international calling for.  




-----Original Message-----
From: Michael XXXXXXX[mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 11:51 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: me
Subject: ADCOM 5.56 Ammunition ?


I have been using  ADCOM 5.56 Cal  62 grain ammunition for some time now.  I have always had good experiences with your products and have a large stock of your ammunition.  I saw this advertisement and was wondering just what residue this retailer is speaking of?  I will add the advertisement and link to the website.  I would also request that if this is grade II  ammunition would you please inform me of the lot numbers and head stamp date of this product.

 
http://www.centuryarms.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=1396



Thank you,

Michael XXXXXXX

1X XXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXx R. I. XXXXX

USA

[email protected]





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.223 U.A.E. (62 GR.)
$2.87
20 rds./box 2000 rds./case. Boxer primed, Non-corrosive.
Produced in the U.A.E. by Adcom. Grade II ammo. Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm. Cleaning rifle after use a must. Sold as is, no returns.


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Model: AM1258-P
6/26/2006 9:24:14 AM EDT
[#29]
From what I understand, the "residue" they speak of are the primers that pop out on this batch.

thanks,
Ron
6/26/2006 9:30:33 AM EDT
[#30]
Quoted:
From what I understand, the "residue" they speak of are the primers that pop out on this batch.

thanks,
Ron


That's one hell of a "residue".  

-X
6/26/2006 9:42:41 AM EDT
[#31]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I Wisht AIM still carried it. I ordered literally the same day hours before it was taken off of the Website. I wonder if they will Ever Carry it again.



Could be....
Alright, spit it out.    

What about this statement of Century Arms "Useable ammo but can leave residue which may hamper function of firearm."  Is this defective ammo and will you be offering the same lot?

I purchased 2,000 rounds from you guys in April at $340.  CAI is selling it for $287.  Is this inferior to what you had or will have?  Why the big price difference?


If.... If... we get more of this ammo it will not be the above ammo. We would only be interested in offering the later dated reliable stuff.  I only know what I read here... the 99 seemed to have problems. I know when Bryan and I were shooting it (99) we had some loose primer issues. The other years were great.
6/26/2006 10:24:14 AM EDT
[#32]
Erik,
There were some problems with the 2000 ADCOM too, mostly weird wrinkles and spalling on the unfired brass cases plus a few with the bullets out of true.  AIM took care of it for me .  After the 2K is gone I will be looking forward to more.
6/26/2006 3:53:18 PM EDT
[#33]
BStock--Thanx!

We will all await ADCOM's reply.

I got about 15 cases of the 1999 ADCOM stashed; never had a problem with it.

RESIDUE? WTF!

Thanx,

---Woody---
6/26/2006 5:34:03 PM EDT
[#34]
Quoted:
Quoted:
From what I understand, the "residue" they speak of are the primers that pop out on this batch.

thanks,
Ron


That's one hell of a "residue".  

-X



That's like saying a rock through your windshield is residue on your windshield  
6/26/2006 6:15:24 PM EDT
[#35]
I orderd 2k of the 99 stuff from surplusammo. Shot 250 rounds of it this past sunday over at pima pistol range in Tucson.  I did have some popped out primers and some short stroking because of the primers. Otherwise the brass was clean and it was very accurate at 75 yards.  I put 90 rounds on 1 target at 75 yards and never once was out of the 10 ring thru my carbine & Eotech site.
6/26/2006 7:16:40 PM EDT
[#36]
Just to clarify, the stuff from Century is 99 dated ammo.
6/26/2006 8:09:59 PM EDT
[#37]
Quoted:
Just to clarify, the stuff from Century is 99 dated ammo.



Same as the surplusammo.com stuff. 99
6/27/2006 6:50:58 PM EDT
[#38]
m855 Adcom date 2004. 500rds sealed. Not anymore just used 100rds at the range. and this stuff is nice and sweet.
6/27/2006 7:15:51 PM EDT
[#39]
Well AIM get more of this stuff and it will sell. I just loaded up some mags tonight (04 production) and found 1 round with a dented case. Ive gone thorugh several hundred and this is the 1st one Ive seen with any problems. At the same price Id buy a couple more cases.
6/27/2006 8:25:19 PM EDT
[#40]
Quoted:
I orderd 2k of the 99 stuff from surplusammo. Shot 250 rounds of it this past sunday over at pima pistol range in Tucson.  I did have some popped out primers and some short stroking because of the primers. Otherwise the brass was clean and it was very accurate at 75 yards.  I put 90 rounds on 1 target at 75 yards and never once was out of the 10 ring thru my carbine & Eotech site.



Man, how many popped primers out of 250 rounds?  I would be pissed about 1 nevermind some.
6/28/2006 7:28:53 AM EDT
[#41]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I orderd 2k of the 99 stuff from surplusammo. Shot 250 rounds of it this past sunday over at pima pistol range in Tucson.  I did have some popped out primers and some short stroking because of the primers. Otherwise the brass was clean and it was very accurate at 75 yards.  I put 90 rounds on 1 target at 75 yards and never once was out of the 10 ring thru my carbine & Eotech site.



Man, how many popped primers out of 250 rounds?  I would be pissed about 1 nevermind some.



2-3. It was a pain in the ass.  I will use it all as fun day ammo. Definitly not SHTF ammo.
6/28/2006 7:47:21 AM EDT
[#42]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I orderd 2k of the 99 stuff from surplusammo. Shot 250 rounds of it this past sunday over at pima pistol range in Tucson.  I did have some popped out primers and some short stroking because of the primers. Otherwise the brass was clean and it was very accurate at 75 yards.  I put 90 rounds on 1 target at 75 yards and never once was out of the 10 ring thru my carbine & Eotech site.



Man, how many popped primers out of 250 rounds?  I would be pissed about 1 nevermind some.



2-3. It was a pain in the ass.  I will use it all as fun day ammo. Definitly not SHTF ammo.


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