3gun/Action rifle Ammo ??

[Jamie]

so...do you handload or shoot factory?


and what bullet weights you run?

I run 55gr ammo 50 meter zero in CQB and short COF

and all matches with a COF over 100 meters I run Hornady 75gr match with the same 50 meter zero

but for 2014 I am running a 35 meter zero and I might load my match ammo with 69gr Scenars.......now to find lots of bullets

 

[Onagoth]

I gave handloading a try....way too much work. Only factory ammo for me now.

 

[Jamie]

I gave handloading a try....way too much work. Only factory ammo for me now.

ok what bullet weight/ammo ?

 

[armycat]

Factory .223 - currently 55 gr American Eagle which is fairly cheap. I am going to try some heavier rounds this year since my rifle has 1:7 twist and see how much of a difference it makes, especially at longer ranges. Where I am currently shooting, it is rare we go beyond 75m so the 55 gr have been working fine. Hoping to get some longer range shots in this year. I am not willing to commit the time to reloading.

 

[Onagoth]

55gr AE on paper, 69 gr Federal loaded SMKs on steel

ok what bullet weight/ammo ?

 

[7.62mm]

I use pretty much any cheap 55gr fmj for anything 100 yards and closer.....except the S&B cheapo....it prints like buckshot at 50 yards

100 yards and beyond, |I handload 53 gr SMK's with BLC-2!

Currently using a 1:8 twist ATRS barrel

 

[Jamie]

I use pretty much any cheap 55gr fmj for anything 100 yards and closer.....except the S&B cheapo....it prints like buckshot at 50 yards

100 yards and beyond, |I handload 53 gr SMK's with BLC-2!

Currently using a 1:8 twist ATRS barrel

ok weird I found a box of 53 gr SMK and set my dropper at 26.5 grs of BLC-2,cci primers,Win Brass loaded to P mag length.....and they shoot awesome out of my KAC and XCR ( at 100 meters) I need to try them out to 300

 

[7.62mm]

Yeah, a friend of mine turned me onto the 53gr SMK's last year....they shoot pretty friken awesome out of most barrels....I settled on 26.7 grs BLC-2, cci small rifle primers, and various brass

 

[667]

I gave handloading a try....way too much work. Only factory ammo for me now.

...and the lazy bastard of the year award goes to....


I use reloads for all my rifle/pistol ammo.
Rifle ammo is 55gr. Hornady FMJ over 27gr of 748.
I shot one big match in Missouri using 75gr. Hornady HPBT's over 24 gr. of 748, but only because I didn't have enough 55's loaded up...

Pistol is 124gr. Zero's over 4gr. Of Bullseye.

 

[Power Pill]

I just reload for my pistol

 

[Onagoth]

...and the lazy bastard of the year award goes to....


I use reloads for all my rifle/pistol ammo.
Rifle ammo is 55gr. Hornady FMJ over 27gr of 748.
I shot one big match in Missouri using 75gr. Hornady HPBT's over 24 gr. of 748, but only because I didn't have enough 55's loaded up...

Pistol is 124gr. Zero's over 4gr. Of Bullseye.

I still reload my pistol....just rifle I don't. Case prep and working up loads is too time consuming

 

[pauls]

I prefer to use Norinco ammo as it keeps people's attention when I'm shooting.

Boom, boom,boom,BLAM!, boom,bang....

That and the fireballs coming out of the barrel make for a great show.

 

[lonedrone]

Hey there now!!

He's got a ways to go before he steals my title away

lonedrone

...and the lazy bastard of the year award goes to....


I use reloads for all my rifle/pistol ammo.
Rifle ammo is 55gr. Hornady FMJ over 27gr of 748.
I shot one big match in Missouri using 75gr. Hornady HPBT's over 24 gr. of 748, but only because I didn't have enough 55's loaded up...

Pistol is 124gr. Zero's over 4gr. Of Bullseye.

 

[D_]

Use an Elcan Spectre DR so I find it the best to zero at 300metres with 69gn rounds then confirm hits at 100m to 500m with multiple loads and weights. Keeps me on my toes when I can't ship ammo to matches in the states. I would prefer to load but I buy what I can get my hands on. Preference to Black Hills but currently run Fiochi until it runs out.

I will say if your not shooting at steel out to 300-500 yards like the states matches you are wasting your money with heavier than 55gn bullets.

 

[Flagswipe]

From the responses here I see most guys are hand loading or buying mid to expensive 223. I have just been shooting bulk Norinco ammo for practice. SHoots well enough for 100 and under
Is there one step above norinco for bulk practice and matches?

 

[D_]

If the Norinco does what you want it to then why upgrade? I've never run it - do you get fails to fire with it?

 

[beltfed]

Does any of the matches chrony loads?
Does anyone tailor their loads with their break/ compensator?

 

[D_]

Does any of the matches chrony loads?

Havent seen in years. Died with power factor scoring.

Does anyone tailor their loads with their break/ compensator?[/QUOTE]

No not really. Not anybody that knows 3G equipment. Better off tailoring load to other factors.

 

[beltfed]

Better off tailoring load to other factors.

Seeing powder puff loads and adjustable gas blocks?

 

[Onagoth]

Seeing powder puff loads and adjustable gas blocks?

I think the main goal of hand loading is accuracy. .. Not so much recoil minimization