AMMO Too many choices ! Need help !

[rfkhunter 1]

Well, getting my first AR Stag Arms Model 3 from Bullseye this coming week. I've been looking at ammo, and want to know what to avoid. Love the pricing on the russian stuff, tula etc... I was told to avoid the laquer coated steel casings. Tula lists it as Phosphate polymer-coated steel case. Same as WPA. Will this ammo cause problems ? Just looking to buy the least expensive, but obviously dont want crap !

 

Thanks

Rich K

[johnp 45]

IDK what the popular opinion is on here, but I've always been told and heard don't use steel cased ammo in ARs.

[njJoniGuy 2,131]

The steel cased ammo won't cause you problems (imho) as long as:

 

-The firearm manufacturer doesn't tell you it will void the warranty (like in the Thompson 45acp)

-You don't leave it sit in the sun on the line when shooting a match (keep it frozen overnight before the match and bring it to the range in your cooler bag)

-You don't shoot brass-cased ammo immediately after the polymer-coated steel-cased stuff without cleaning the chamber with a chamber brush

-You avoid the older lacquer-coated steel-cased ammo

[RubberBullets 65]

Id stick with brass cased ammo and do yourself a favor and collect the brass to store for when you either decide to get into reloading... OR have enough to trade to a reloader for a trinket worth its weight in spent brass

[2 trip_nick 0]

When I tried Herters Russian steel case in my new Stag I had many misfeeds and one cartridge stuck in the chamber. I haven't had one feed problem with brass.

[checko 180]

I usually buy the cheapest brass cased stuff I can find. Usually ends up PMC bronze or Aguilar. They are as accurate as I can be and reliable.

[checko 180]

Btw i have a stag model 3h plus for reference.

[jamjamtaba 0]

I've got a Stag Model 3 and I've used Federal and American Eagle. Recently, I purchased Ultramax but have not had the opportunity to use those rounds. So far, no problem with any of the ammo I've tried.

[Anselmo 87]

I've had good luck with Federal, American Eagle and Russian Silver Bear.

[ChrisJM981 924]

Buy brass, buy in bulk, and if possible buy American.

[rfkhunter 1]

Thx for all your replies. I'm going to stick.to the brass . Sportsmanguide.com has good prices for members and they also let you make four payments. So ill buy some bulk brass ammo from them

 

 

[vladtepes 1,060]

55gr federal XM193 is what I shoot in 556

[nino 0]

Yea try to find some

[Tactical Turtle 11]

Yea try to find some

 

I found a site that has it in stock

[Tactical Turtle 11]

Take that back just checked email there sold out and my order was canceled. Oh well

[vladtepes 1,060]

Yea try to find some

 

I have a bunch..

 

and I have a reloader who reloads my brass to that specification.. so I am OK for now..

[nino 0]

Your lucky

[alowerlevel 77]

Yea try to find some

 

http://www.glensoutd...r-p/xm193bk.htm

https://www.targetsp...ammunition.aspx

https://www.targetsp...ammunition.aspx

 

That was easy

[vladtepes 1,060]

http://www.glensoutd...r-p/xm193bk.htm https://www.targetsp...ammunition.aspx https://www.targetsp...ammunition.aspx That was easy

just ordered some more for safe measure.. lol

[Rifleman1 32]

Well, getting my first AR Stag Arms Model 3 from Bullseye this coming week. I've been looking at ammo, and want to know what to avoid. Love the pricing on the russian stuff, tula etc... I was told to avoid the laquer coated steel casings. Tula lists it as Phosphate polymer-coated steel case. Same as WPA. Will this ammo cause problems ? Just looking to buy the least expensive, but obviously dont want crap !

 

Thanks

Rich K

 

Brought in a half case of PMC 5.56x45 55gr. XP193 FMJ Ammo to try out. 33 cents a round.

[FnF8guy 1]

Take a look at Freedom Munitions.