A less than positive experience with Fiocchi Frangible 223/556.

Bullet pressed into the case during chambering

for a potential kaboom.

 

We caught it before it chambered thankfully.

 

I've heard this stuff was unreliable, but now it's proven to be

dangerous. Just an FYI for those who may use it.

 

Also if you guys have any suggestions on good

frangible ammo please let me know. It's required

to use at my range (indoor) and I'll be shooting

there for a while before I can find an outdoor

range. Thanks.

 

That's pretty scary stuff, glad nobody got hurt and no kabloowey in the rifle. Thanks for sharing

Ive had that happen before with S&B ammo. For the best quality frangible you can get,...you load it yourself! I know that handloading is not for everyone and may not be allowed at your range but it is the best way to know what youre getting. I think ammo quality is slipping lately from a lot of manufacturers. I can get good results (chrono and accuracy) out of match grade ammo (expensive) and everything else is hit or moss anymore. Even overall length varies from round to round out of the same box. Not good.

Ken

I actually do reload myself, but I don't want to reload 223/556/rifle just yet. It's a bit more involved an I'm just not personally

ready to take that step. Anyways indoor at 25yd with an AR gets boring fast.

I stopped reloading until my brother inlaws parents bought a farm and I joined a good range. I suddenly found myself with the need for more ammo than I could afford. Started reloading again and all was well. When you find a longer range to shoot at it could just change your mind!

Enjoy

Ken