IVI vs PMC 5.56mm 62gr FMJ ammo... any difference??

[CobraGT]

So, looking at the PMC 5.56mm "Military spec ammunition. 62gr FMJ" ammo that TSE (and probably others) have for sale, versus IVI 62gr FMJ... which is better? Any real difference?? I have used PMC, and I'm now buying some IVI, so I'm just curious.

Thanks!

 

[Light Infantry]

Wait for it. I give it less than 15 minutes or no more than 3 more posts.

 

[jdman]

post number one.

 

[Light Infantry]

Wait for it. I give it less than 15 minutes or no more than 3 more posts.

I call foul on JDMAN's post above! As well as this one. Stay on topic, or I will pm a mod. err, maybe even you?! We are still at post zero.

 

[CobraGT]

... I have no idea of what you guys are talking about...

I tried the search, but couldn't find an answer to my original question in the post...

 

[jdman]

Never mind me, im just buggin.

I want to know this one too.

Where do you find IVI 62 gr?

 

[CobraGT]

Getting it from a guy on here, actually - don't want to give his name, as I know he's sold out (I bought up what he had) and I'm sure he doesn't want to be swamped with PMs

 

[TangoKilo]

Ya I would imagine that he will appreciate you not giving out his name!!

Did he happen to mention where he got that IVI ammunition?

 

[CobraGT]

No, I don't know him personally, just from CGN. Good guy, excellent trader rating (way better than mine!!).

 

[recce]

What they are getting at is that IVI has not released 62 gr 5.56 to civvies for years, it is issue ammo only. The last batch they released was deemed sub-standard by them (or the CF, I forget the details).

 

[CanAm]

go for the PMC. very good stuff. Current US mil-issue under the GD contract.

 

[OZZ]

Get the greentip PMC from TSE

 

[CobraGT]

Thanks, all! I know the PMC green-tip stuff is good; hopefully the IVI is comparable. Knowing the member I'm buying it from, I don't doubt it will be decent. I searched further on here, and there was a previous post with regard to this ammo: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296051&highlight=BCRA+IVI


Back on topic - has anyone had experience with both types of ammo, and if so, have you noticed any difference?

 

[jennis]

If it is the same local source Im thinking of Im gonna guess it is surplus BCRA ammo dished out back in the ol' days

 

[Maple Leaf Pilgrim]

Meh, ammo is ammo, if my rifle digests it with no issues, I'll use it.

PMC/IVI, I don't give a damn, it works, I use it.

 

[saskcop]

If it goes bang in my gun, I shoot it.

 

[BigUglyMan]

I've got a bit of IVI but I don't believe it's 62gr. Not sure if I want the SAN to shoot it well or not given the difficulty in obtaining it.

 

[sunray]

"...have no idea of what you guys are talking about..." Any IVI 62 grain ball ammo you see around was stolen from Her Majesty's Canadian Forces. The CF does not release ammo that is surplus to requirements for sale to civilians.
Relax. Nobody will be kicking your door down in the middle of the night.
Better to use the PMC. You won't be able to get more IVI ammo.

 

[gushulak]

Having shot both IVI, PMC, LC and WCC 5.56mm loads I would chose anything loaded by IVI or Lake City. Good luck with the WCC stuff too. PMC is good but inferior to the three mentioned above.

 

[jennis]

Post #18 see post #14 "BCRA"