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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

 

 

55gr federal XM193 is what I shoot in 556

Yea try to find some

Yea try to find some

 

I found a site that has it in stock

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

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..

Your lucky

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

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

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.

Take a look at Freedom Munitions.