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3/18/2009 3:12:29 PM EDT
Someone chronographed PMC 55 fmj in different length barrels a while back and posted the results, but i can't find the thread now.  Does anyone have a link or know the numbers?
Also, how is the .223 brass (2007 and newer) for reloading?
3/18/2009 3:27:30 PM EDT
[#1]
Book of the AR15 2004
Numbers are by Patrick Sweeney in article "The Right Ammo"

Shot thru a 20" barrel with 55-gr FMJBT projectile (best lot of multiple lots tested)

5.56mm
Federal XM193 LC01 3232fps
Win Q3131 WCC96 3196
Win Q3131A WCC02 3128

.223
Federal AE223 3058
Win USA223R1 3019
UMC L223R 2997
PMC 223REM 2897
3/18/2009 4:15:02 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks.
Any comments on the quality of PMC brass for reloading?
3/18/2009 5:53:34 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Thanks.
Any comments on the quality of PMC brass for reloading?


Its been just fine for me.
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