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Posted: 5/3/2014 4:50:37 AM EDT
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as i'm new to the ar-15 scene (with only about a year of research under my belt) i am also new to reloading. (zero reloads to date)
to the seniors out there. what ( in your opinion ) bullets (grain and mfg) are good for 1: plinking and 2: up to 100 yrds. at the moment i have no intentions for joining a league or competitions. i have a 16" barrel with a 1;9 twist. so i wanna keep between 50 and 68 grains. |
| FMJs are usually mass-produced at extreme rates for military applications. Accordingly, the concentricity, consistency in ogive shape, and uniformity in weight and surface finish are far from higher grade commercial or so-called match bullets. All of these factors affect interior and exterior ballistics. Shitty bullets don't fly right!! Groups will open up dramatically when switching from a match bullet to what I call junk bullets. "Minute of man" accuracy is much different than "minute of ground squirrel". The military is not going to spend $20+ / 100 bullets to shoot up the battlefield and an occasional enemy soldier. |
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I've had good luck with the Hornady 55gr FMJs. You can get them at a decent price buying in bulk. As far as ammo out to 100yds, it all depends on what you want to do with it. However, I had good luck with the 68gr Hornady MHP. You will need to work up a load for your rifle/needs. |
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You need to find the reloading forum, maybe this will get moved.
Based on your spec, i wouldnt reload, id shoot steel 55gr and forget about it. Its cheaper than your reloads and good enough. Know this if anything, reloading is hard, time consuming work. Most people dont stick with it for that reason, especially if all they are doing is making the same thing they could have bought for less. In this case 55gr plinking ammo. I buy steel for that reload the 60 to 77gr match, boutique whatever rounds i want because that is cheaper than a $28 box of 20. Good luck op, reloading can be fun and productive. Lots of good folks in reloading forum to help you out along the way. Be safe. |
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Quoted: as i'm new to the ar-15 scene (with only about a year of research under my belt) i am also new to reloading. (zero reloads to date) to the seniors out there. what ( in your opinion ) bullets (grain and mfg) are good for 1: plinking and 2: up to 100 yrds. at the moment i have no intentions for joining a league or competitions. i have a 16" barrel with a 1;9 twist. so i wanna keep between 50 and 68 grains. Also most accurate 55 gr FMJBT out there. Just about any load will shoot 1.5 moa. Be sure to read the info at the top of the page. FAQ's, Tutorials, ect. |
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i wasn't aware of this section of the forum, but im glad my post was moved. and from the knowledge i received so far. i think i'll stick around.
i see the name hornady came up a couple of times that a good thing. since, i purchased the hornady l-n-l reloader with some dies. we shoot 9mm, .40 and now 5.56. so i dont think i'll get to bored with only loading one caliber. and we like to go to the range. but with the cost of ammo it's pricey for the two of us to shoot, let alone if we take one of our kids every now and again. i know whats coming next...... get her to load some. i already tried that one. lol thanks........so far for the much appreciated knowledge. |
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as i'm new to the ar-15 scene (with only about a year of research under my belt) i am also new to reloading. (zero reloads to date) to the seniors out there. what ( in your opinion ) bullets (grain and mfg) are good for 1: plinking and 2: up to 100 yrds. at the moment i have no intentions for joining a league or competitions. i have a 16" barrel with a 1;9 twist. so i wanna keep between 50 and 68 grains. Hornady brand 55 grain soft point will fill both roles nicely. |
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Quoted: i wasn't aware of this section of the forum, but im glad my post was moved. and from the knowledge i received so far. i think i'll stick around. i see the name hornady came up a couple of times that a good thing. since, i purchased the hornady l-n-l reloader with some dies. we shoot 9mm, .40 and now 5.56. so i dont think i'll get to bored with only loading one caliber. and we like to go to the range. but with the cost of ammo it's pricey for the two of us to shoot, let alone if we take one of our kids every now and again. i know whats coming next...... get her to load some. i already tried that one. lol thanks........so far for the much appreciated knowledge. Be sure to do some reading in this tacked thread. (near the top of the page) You might want to bookmark it. This is a listing of links to threads that answer many questions. Several posters have mentioned the Hornady 55 gr softpoint. It's a good bullet also for loading 223 for an AR. Yes, it feeds fine with the lead nose. Slightly more accurate than the FMJ. But I always suggest the FMJ to start with. Seat bullet to mid cannelure with both bullets and OAL will be fine and nowhere max near mag length. If your not buying local, go up to Links to find a list of trusted venders.
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| M-die it can put a slight step to the mouth of the case making seating flat base bullets easier |
| One thing I will add is that the Hornady 68gr BTHP's are very nice, but they have a bearing surface that is a bit longer than the Sierra or Barnes 69gr OTM. The 69's should shoot just as well in your 1:9 and the Barnes Match Burners are cheaper than the Hornady and Siera bullets in most cases. |
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This!
I reloaded for my bolt guns for awhileand enjoyed it. I recently started to reload for my ARs. I use the 55gr Hornady FMJBT with no issues. Just finished 1000rds and cost is 22-23 cents per round. About 1.5MOA. Fun plinking ammo. Quoted:
Start with Hornady 55 gr FMJBT's. Easy to load and find. Good price too. Also most accurate 55 gr FMJBT out there. Just about any load will shoot 1.5 moa. Be sure to read the info at the top of the page. FAQ's, Tutorials, ect. Quoted:
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as i'm new to the ar-15 scene (with only about a year of research under my belt) i am also new to reloading. (zero reloads to date) to the seniors out there. what ( in your opinion ) bullets (grain and mfg) are good for 1: plinking and 2: up to 100 yrds. at the moment i have no intentions for joining a league or competitions. i have a 16" barrel with a 1;9 twist. so i wanna keep between 50 and 68 grains. Also most accurate 55 gr FMJBT out there. Just about any load will shoot 1.5 moa. Be sure to read the info at the top of the page. FAQ's, Tutorials, ect. |
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