Ok, since I am pulling the trigger on an AR soon, what do you guys shoot .223 or 5.56?

 

Who has the best deal on 500 or 1000 rounds of target ammo?

I'm pretty sure you would want to get one in 5.56. Because a 5.56 model can accept both .223 and 5.56 ammo without problems but a .223 model can only accept .223

 

Edit:Cabela's has a good deal on Tula

im fairly sure you cant even buy a .223 AR. the only guns that ive seen chambered for just the .223 are bolt action varmint guns. not to mention 556 ammo is WAY easier to find.

You can also get one with a Wylde chamber, which is a compromise between .223 & 5.56. RRA uses these in their guns.

 

You need to be more specific than just "target ammo". To me, target ammo is Federal Gold Medal Match - which will run you a minimum of $1.00 per round. Unless you have a firearm and optic that can make use of its potential, you are just throwing good money down the range. I use GMM in my RRA Varmint with a 16" x .920" SS Wilson barrel and an 8-24x Bushnell 3200. Factory guarantees 3/4 MOA and this rifle is capable of that (me? not always). Twist rate is also going to factor in to your ammo choice.

 

Figure what you are going to build and how you are going to use it, before you worry about stockpiling ammo.

 

HTH

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Sorry guys, I meant what caliber do you guys usually fire from your 5.56 ARs. .223 or 5.56.

 

I am looking to buy some ammo cheap) for my upcoming purchase and not totally sure of the practical differences between the 2.

Sorry guys, I meant what caliber do you guys usually fire from your 5.56 ARs. .223 or 5.56.

 

I am looking to buy some ammo cheap) for my upcoming purchase and not totally sure of the practical differences between the 2.

 

Whatever is cheapest. A gun chambered for 5.56 will shoot either.

 

The 5.56 is the nato specification that has a higher chamber pressure than .223. If you can find 5.56 in big lots, the round cost can be cheaper.

Some good info here:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.223

 

and

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5.56x45mm_NATO :geek:

For plinking at the range get .223. PMC is generally the cheapest brass ammo... Cabella's has it for 6.50 per 20 right now and there's the $5 shipping deal. Otherwise, Wolf/Tula will be the cheapest ammo, but some ARs don't like steel cased ammo. If you're going with the Stag you asked about in another thread, I'd stay away from Wolf.

Ugh, Wolf... my BCM upper (to include internals) suffered the Wolf bite last trip out-- discussed it with Caine actually. I learned my lesson, and am steering clear of steel casing. I didn't think it would happen to me, but, alas, some things are known to be crappy for a reason :shock:

It's just one of those things I guess. My BCM probably has close to 1000 rounds of Wolf thru it so far without a hiccup. Go figure. Gonna be running some more Wolf thru it in the MDTS Carbine class in August.. Hopefully my luck holds out

MAY have decided to go with the M&P. Decisions decisions,lol.

The only 223 AR's are older Colts.

MAY have decided to go with the M&P. Decisions decisions,lol.

 

Dude, that's a great deal for a great AR!

It's just one of those things I guess. My BCM probably has close to 1000 rounds of Wolf thru it so far without a hiccup. Go figure. Gonna be running some more Wolf thru it in the MDTS Carbine class in August.. Hopefully my luck holds out

 

Pete- I wish you would shoot brass so I could pick it up...

I'll be sure to save you some next time I shoot brass

MAY have decided to go with the M&P. Decisions decisions,lol.

 

Gonna get the $600 one from CDNN?

Yep.

Cool... I think I want that one too... heh.

Let me know what hoops you have to jump through. I don't know about the brake...it has no bayo lug and pinning the stock would need done.