.223 or 5.56 Ammo How do you choose?

[Member 5605]

if you have a 5.56, pick a caliber and shoot it.

When you become a marksman (woman), you'll end up reloading anyway for accuracy.

$.02

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[Tony617]

Hope I didn't offend - just thought it was funny when I read that.

No I was not offended at all. I was just says what MENS stands for.

 

[3MTA3]

if you have a 5.56, pick a caliber and shoot it.

When you become a marksman (woman), you'll end up reloading anyway for accuracy.

$.02

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Out of curiosity, is there a consensus on the most accurate cartridge for the AR15 platform? There are definitely a few that have better long range ballistics, but don't know about accuracy.

 

[Flymph]

Out of curiosity, is there a consensus on the most accurate cartridge for the AR15 platform? There are definitely a few that have better long range ballistics, but don't know about accuracy.

I know that XM855 is known for being less accurate... what with the inconsistency in where the steel core rests.

 

[Member 5605]

Out of curiosity, is there a consensus on the most accurate cartridge for the AR15 platform? There are definitely a few that have better long range ballistics, but don't know about accuracy.

I have a standard Honda Civic and I want the most performance driven tires for the car.

Well sir, your Honda is not a performance car, I suggest getting a run of the mill tire for the best mileage. Now your Z06, let's talk tires.

Same with the ammo.

They all will shoot about 2MOA in a non-dialed in/tuned rifle. Why bother with foie gras when ramen will do for this situation?

because... when it comes to real accuracy, off the shelf ammo can only go so far. Once you start really reloading to that rifle, then we get into accuracy.

Everything else is MON (Minute of Man). I don't apologize if this ruffles anyones feathers. It should. I know I have a bulk load developed for my rifles that will shoot sub MOA but sometimes I go buy the cheapest .223/5.56 just so I don't have to think about reloading anything. Yes, I don't have issues shooting steel cased. I won't put enough ammo through the rifle to ruin it.

 

[RaceFan]

@Yvette... here's a test I ran with a couple of friends to see what my AR liked (see below link). As many have indicated, each rifle will perform differently with different ammo.

I've been stocking up on Fiocchi based on these results FOR ME.

Tested Various Ammo on my AR

Tested various types of ammo for my AR. · 1:8 twist, 18-inch Wylde stainless steel, fluted barrel fitted with a Tanker compensator from Mid State Firearms · Velocity 3# Trigger · Gen2 PMags each loaded with 5 rounds each and fired in the same clockwise order by 3 shooters · Distance = 50 yards...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[3MTA3]

I have a standard Honda Civic and I want the most performance driven tires for the car.

Well sir, your Honda is not a performance car, I suggest getting a run of the mill tire for the best mileage. Now your Z06, let's talk tires.

Same with the ammo.

They all will shoot about 2MOA in a non-dialed in/tuned rifle. Why bother with foie gras when ramen will do for this situation?

because... when it comes to real accuracy, off the shelf ammo can only go so far. Once you start really reloading to that rifle, then we get into accuracy.

Everything else is MON (Minute of Man). I don't apologize if this ruffles anyones feathers. It should. I know I have a bulk load developed for my rifles that will shoot sub MOA but sometimes I go buy the cheapest .223/5.56 just so I don't have to think about reloading anything. Yes, I don't have issues shooting steel cased. I won't put enough ammo through the rifle to ruin it.

I was thinking along the lines of cartridges like 5.56 va 6.5 Grendel va 6.5 SPC vs etc.. Just curious and not a real concern. Definitely for best accuracy you need to develop specific loads for individual rifles.

 

[User 1234]

It all depends on the type of shooting you do. I don't get retentive about my groups as long as I can hit a pie plate at 200 yards. If I had a 45-70 or 45-90 sharps then I would handload and keep detailed notes for 500 yard shots. If people enjoy doing that for their AR range days then more power to them.

 

[slimmer13]

I wajus thinking along the lines of cartridges like 5.56 va 6.5 Grendel va 6.5 SPC vs etc.. Just curious and not a real concern. Definitely for best accuracy you need to develop specific loads for individual rifles.

I've dabbled in F class a little bit and have been stomped by guys shooting. 5.56/.223 ARs barely over half MOA. 300-600yds.