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Posted: 9/29/2017 7:19:41 PM EDT
[#1]
223 75 gr. TAP for home defense. Federal M193 for everything else.
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Posted: 9/29/2017 7:21:50 PM EDT
[#2]
M193 for everything, except hunting as I don't hunt really.
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Posted: 9/29/2017 7:28:40 PM EDT
[#3]
55 Hornady FMJBT, CFE223 25.5, and CCI SRP for general purpose.
69 SMK, 24.5 Tac, and Federal 205 for precision and stretching my LR legs a bit. 64 GDSP for hunting and self defense. |
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Posted: 9/29/2017 8:07:43 PM EDT
[#4]
IMI M-193
Federal "Blitz" 45? 50? grain hollowpoints in the house. 20 in 1:12 twist M-16A1 clone. Only AR I own |
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Posted: 9/29/2017 9:12:00 PM EDT
[#5]
General Plinking:
Geco 55gr M193 5.56 ($0.31/rd) (1.3-1.5MOA in most of my 5.56 rifles, 10rd groups) Ammo for Longer Range: Magtech/CBC 77gr OTM 5.56 ($0.55/rd) (0.75-1.1MOA in my SPR, and 1.25-1.5MOA in my 'go-to' AR, 10rd groups) "Go-To" Ammo, or "Home Defense" Ammo: Magtech/CBC 77gr OTM 5.56 (mostly due to my 'Go-To' AR being sighted in with it, IMO Geco M193 will be just fine as well) Hunting: I do not hunt |
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Posted: 9/29/2017 11:15:04 PM EDT
[#6]
Privi Partisan M-193 55 grain. For fun, training, or possible defense.
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Posted: 9/29/2017 11:38:36 PM EDT
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Fiochhi 77gr SMK(223MKD) is mainly what I shoot for accuracy at 100y-600y and go to SHTF ammo, it's cheap and shoots best out of my 1/7s. I also have some PMC M855 stacked deep.
Eta.. meant to say that Fiochhi is definitely underrated too. I prefer it over BH's MK262. |
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Posted: 9/30/2017 8:09:47 AM EDT
[#8]
in your order:
wolf gold home rolled - 75gr horn BTHP AE223GTV, only on varmints (.308 on bigger game) MK262 clones, currently IMI razorcore 77gr no |
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Posted: 9/30/2017 8:22:15 AM EDT
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I would like to ask all here what there go to ammo is for each occasion. Please be sure to list the grain! Range Planking? Geco 55gr FMJ .223, or Fed. 50gr Tipped Varmint, Creedmoor 77gr .223 all have great accuracy in my firearms 223 or 556 for Range? 5.56 for 77gr, .223 for 55gr -50gr Hunting? 75gr Gold Dot... .223, 64gr Nosler BSB from Beck Ammo, 5.56 Home Defense 64gr Gold Dot, .223 Do you have a go to or a main for all occasions? Not really, it depends on what I am doing... I guess my favorite all around is Hornady Steel Match 75gr, cheap and accurate in my rifles... YMMV |
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Posted: 9/30/2017 6:52:34 PM EDT
[#10]
Plinking: Wolf Gold or M855
HD/hunting Federal Fusion MSR Long range/shooting for groups, Nosler 69gr otm or Magtech 77gr (Mk262 clone) |
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Posted: 9/30/2017 7:32:20 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Privi Partisan M-193 55 grain. For fun, training, or possible defense. Also, Wolf Gold for range Fusion for home defense (also keep some of this in 308 for hunting) MK262 for long range |
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Posted: 9/30/2017 11:50:07 PM EDT
[#12]
Range ammo:
.223/5.56 - Wolf Gold or PMC Home Defense: .223/5.56 - Prvi 75gr OTM (being phased out) / 62gr Federal Fusion Accuracy Loads: 77gr Nosler CC over H322 53gr VMAX over H322 Defensive Travel Gun (10.3" .300blk) 110gr Barnes Black-Tip Pistol Ammo: Range Ammo: Geco / Winchester Train 147gr Carry/Defense: M&P 9fs - Winchester Defend 147gr M&P Shield - Winchester Defend 147gr / Critical Defense 115gr Glock 19.4 - Federal 147gr HST Glock 17.4 - Federal 147gr HST |
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Posted: 10/1/2017 2:09:01 PM EDT
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.223/556
Plinking 55gr SP 24.2 gr XBR 8208 Killing. 62gr TTSX 26.7 RL15 (5.56 load) Blackout Subs for Plinking... 208 ELD Supers for killing...Barnes 110gr Tac-TX 20.0gr H110 (hotter than the Barnes factory load) 9mm Plinking 115gr Xtreme 4.4gr titegroup Killing 147gr Gold Dot factory load. .40 Plinking 180gr Xtreme 4.4gr titegroup Killing 180gr pdx |
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Posted: 10/1/2017 5:44:42 PM EDT
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Training, close range matches to 100 yards, any flavor of 55gr I'm shooting at the time.
Longer range matches, hogs/coyote/HD, MK262. |
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Posted: 10/2/2017 5:36:01 PM EDT
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Training/Plinking: steel, whatever is cheapest, wolf, tulammo, whatever, usually 55gr as most of my AR's are zeroed for m193. I'm not in the brass snob crowd, and lately prices have been stupid cheap, last 3 cases of wolf 55gr steel case I bought were $180 shipped each, I'll take that savings and just buy a new barrel after another 10-15k rounds or whatever/whenever its shot out
Stash: M193 or Wolf Gold (55gr), cheap and stacked deep Shooting groups: depends because that's only a few builds, my favorite load that seems to do well in most of my paper punching only guns is black hills 77gr Mk 262 mod 1 I don't hunt with my AR's My AR isn't my HD firearm, I still have a Mossberg 500 on HD detail (just my preference), Federal 2 3/4 LE 12 GA flight control 00 buckshot, a few Federal 2 /34 LE 12 GA tactical rifled truball slugs in the side saddle, in case the buckshot doesn't stop the meth head or whoever breaks into my house 
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Posted: 10/4/2017 8:56:33 AM EDT
[#16]
M193 for range and shtf
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Posted: 10/4/2017 9:59:45 AM EDT
[#17]
Plinking - 223 pressure reloads 55fmj mostly. Will shoot premium stuff for function check, accuracy work, etc.
Don't hunt with 5.56 but would use 64gr soft points if I did. MK262 77gr for HD. |
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Posted: 10/4/2017 7:58:32 PM EDT
[#18]
I really appreciate all the feedback.
Not sure where to go on the planking....I was hoping this would help me dial in a decent rd, but it seems to be a bit all over the board. I have used and do like the PMC X-Tac. Seems to be decent, although I am still a bit new to this rd and have not had time to test vs others. I do see a ton of love for the MK262. Do most of you recommend the 77gr? I have a 1/8 twist...will this be ok or would you recommend a lesser gr? Another I have heard of is the Spree Gold Dot - Has anyone tried this and if so which gr and how did you like it? |
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Posted: 10/4/2017 8:02:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I really appreciate all the feedback. Not sure where to go on the planking....I was hoping this would help me dial in a decent rd, but it seems to be a bit all over the board. I have used and do like the PMC X-Tac. Seems to be decent, although I am still a bit new to this rd and have not had time to test vs others. I do see a ton of love for the MK262. Do most of you recommend the 77gr? I have a 1/8 twist...will this be ok or would you recommend a lesser gr? Another I have heard of is the Spree Gold Dot - Has anyone tried this and if so which gr and how did you like it? |
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Posted: 10/4/2017 8:09:05 PM EDT
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I would like to ask all here what there go to ammo is for each occasion. Please be sure to list the grain! Range Planking? 223 or 556 for Range? Hunting? Home Defense Do you have a go to or a main for all occasions? Range/Plinking :M193 or home brew reloads Hunting: Federal Fusion MSR Home Defense: XM556FBIT3 & M193 General/all occasions: M193 Honorable mention: MK318 |
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Posted: 10/5/2017 3:19:01 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I really appreciate all the feedback. Not sure where to go on the planking....I was hoping this would help me dial in a decent rd, but it seems to be a bit all over the board. I have used and do like the PMC X-Tac. Seems to be decent, although I am still a bit new to this rd and have not had time to test vs others. I do see a ton of love for the MK262. Do most of you recommend the 77gr? I have a 1/8 twist...will this be ok or would you recommend a lesser gr? Another I have heard of is the Spree Gold Dot - Has anyone tried this and if so which gr and how did you like it? I think for a general plinking round, just buy quality brass case ammo and you should be fine. Although I still highly recommend the Geco M193 or its 223 loading in 55gr, as both can be very accurate(IME 1.33MOA-1.5MOA 10rd group) for the price of $0.31. As a general understanding to the twist rate and bullet weight, 1/8 will be just fine for 77gr weight. However, 77gr loaded by Magtech/CBC can perform differently out of your barrel than a 77gr cartridge loaded by other company. Why not just buy a few boxes of Magtech/CBC 77gr and IMI 77gr, since those are the cheapest 77gr ammo available? |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 8:25:57 AM EDT
[#22]
Have any of you tried Gorilla 223 REM 69gr Sierra Matchking
I hear this is very good very accurate |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 10:23:23 PM EDT
[#23]
Range and plinking PMC Bronze or XM193
Defense Speer 64 grain GD Hunting Speer 64 grain GD, Horndy 50 or 53 grain Vmax, 77 grain Fusion depending on game SHFT stock piling XM193 and PMC Bronze. A lot of this is dependant on what a given barrel likes to shoot well. One barrel may shot 50 grain Vmax sub moa and another barrel will not shoot paper plate moa. Personal preference is a large factor as well. |
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Posted: 10/7/2017 11:24:20 PM EDT
[#24]
It depends on the rifle.
Long work Hornady steel match 75 gr. Hunting, Gold Dot 75 Grain. 1:8 twist HD GD 64 grain. Either Rubber meets road, XM193, or what ever I can get. Stack it, XM 193 clones. Wolf Gold is the flavor of the month for me. 6.5 Grendel is also gaining popularity with me. |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 11:08:03 AM EDT
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Have any of you tried the 62gr Hornady Black?
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Posted: 10/8/2017 2:16:11 PM EDT
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Have any of you tried the 62gr Hornady Black? |
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Posted: 10/8/2017 4:32:18 PM EDT
[#27]
Casual: M193
Business casual: Hornady TAP T2 75gr Formal: Federal xm556fbit3 5.56 |
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Posted: 10/9/2017 1:37:43 PM EDT
[#28]
for everything other than hunting - M193
Hunting - Still debating but Barnes TSX 70 grain is looking good |
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Posted: 10/9/2017 1:56:00 PM EDT
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M193 for everything, except hunting as I don't hunt really. |
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Posted: 10/13/2017 11:19:45 PM EDT
[#30]
Home defense = Wolf Gold
Range / bench rest = Hornady Steel Match 55 gr |
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Posted: 10/14/2017 3:57:24 PM EDT
[#31]
I see a lot of XM193, which I agree....I love and use as well.
Which brand of XM193 do you typically shoot? |
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Posted: 10/15/2017 3:14:14 PM EDT
[#32]
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I see a lot of XM193, which I agree....I love and use as well. Which brand of XM193 do you typically shoot? |
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Posted: 10/16/2017 10:58:46 AM EDT
[#33]
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I would like to ask all here what there go to ammo is for each occasion. Please be sure to list the grain! Range Planking? M193/whatever's cheapest. I don't plank on the range, though, mostly prone, kneeling, and standing. 223 or 556 for Range? Depends on the range and the rifle. If I'm shooting farther than 300, I'm usually shooting Grendel, 308, or something bigger. Hunting? 64gr Gold Dot/Fusion, unless it's crows or coyotes, then it's AE 50gr TV Home Defense 64gr Gold Dot/Fusion Do you have a go to or a main for all occasions? |
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Posted: 10/18/2017 11:10:58 AM EDT
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Range ammo: .223/5.56 - Wolf Gold or PMC Home Defense: .223/5.56 - Prvi 75gr OTM (being phased out) / 62gr Federal Fusion Accuracy Loads: 77gr Nosler CC over H322 53gr VMAX over H322 Defensive Travel Gun (10.3" .300blk) 110gr Barnes Black-Tip Pistol Ammo: Range Ammo: Geco / Winchester Train 147gr Carry/Defense: M&P 9fs - Winchester Defend 147gr M&P Shield - Winchester Defend 147gr / Critical Defense 115gr Glock 19.4 - Federal 147gr HST Glock 17.4 - Federal 147gr HST As to the OP, m193 is the go to. Just gotta try different brands. I'm comfortable with the performance of m193 for putting my life to it, or (disregarding laws) to put meat in my belly if it had to. There's better choices for all occasion, but I feel like it's too much effort to keep 3+ different stocks of ammo. I also don't shoot precision nor can/do I hunt with 5.56. |
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Posted: 10/18/2017 5:54:41 PM EDT
[#35]
PMC X-Tac 55 gr FMJBT or Federal American Eagle 55 gr FMJBT
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Posted: 10/19/2017 12:32:36 AM EDT
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I like to keep it simple
Plinking/practice - Wolf Gold HD/SHTF Fusion 62/Speer GD 64 |
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Posted: 10/19/2017 11:44:25 AM EDT
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Keep in mind, i brew my own, but you can find comperable factory offerings as well.
Barnes 62gr TTSX - Hunting and HD (Load is with 24.1 gr Varget) This is a sub MOA @100yds load in my gun Nosler Custom Comp 77gr - LR, Hunting, or SD in general (Load is 23.6 gr Varget) This is a 1/4 @100yds load in my gun My barrel is an 18" Mid length in 1:8 I have some M855 lying around, but that now blasting ammo to generate more reloading brass. wildly inaccurate for my liking... (EDT) whatevers cheap for blasting steel silhouettes |
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Posted: 10/19/2017 4:15:58 PM EDT
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Range Planking? Wolf Gold, Magtech M193, Barnaul Mil-Spec
223 or 556 for Range? My buddy's MK262 clone reloads Hunting? Haven't had a chance to hunt yet but I'd likely use one of my AKs or something .308 or bigger Home Defense Wolf Gold & MK262 loads Do you have a go to or a main for all occasions? If you can see the pattern above, Wolf Gold is my preferred all around ammo, got 4K of it stacked away |
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