What do you guys think of this .223 ammo for $3.79 a box?

[ikari2_2000]

I'd never shoot these in an AR. Steel cases in an aluminum reciever......not worth the chance...


T_H

I'm interested in buying too. Before I make the purchase, What damage would steel cases do to the rifle? Chamber, bolt, bolt carrier, receiver, etc.

 

[Riot]

I just bought 10 cases of the stuff...thanks for the link.

FYI, I thought they didn't have to charge you tax for out of state sales? I'm not really whinning about $4...but it's like when my FFL charged me tax for buying my rifle out of state....I mean really? All that is doing is going straight in his pocket.

 

[MEP1000]

I agree! I will not put steel case ammo in my chamber of my AR!

Same here. I won't shoot steel case ammo out of any of my AR's. I've seen friends have problems with steel case ammo in theirs so I just don't think it's worth it.

 

[t.huynh]

Well if any of you are going to buy some..and live in the portland/vancouver area. Ill gladly buy 200 rounds off you for 4 dollars a box.

 

[Phonelesscord]

Same here. I won't shoot steel case ammo out of any of my AR's. I've seen friends have problems with steel case ammo in theirs so I just don't think it's worth it.

Why? I hear people say this all the time but rarely/never hear a specific reason why other than "it's bad."

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

I'm sure they will shoot fine but steel casings are very hard on working parts internally. You do get what you pay for with ammo.

 

[Gunner3456]

The steel is very, very soft and can be resized in common reloading dies. It is coated also to keep it from rusting and to help protect the chamber. It used to be lacquer but now I think it's polymer.

The chamber and extractor are very much harder steel.

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[ikari2_2000]

Why? I hear people say this all the time but rarely/never hear a specific reason why other than "it's bad."

Agreed. I can't find anything that's conclusive to substantiate the claim.

 

[ikari2_2000]

Tula .223 Ammunition
Item number: 9IS - 217275 Reg: $5.99 Sale: $3.79 50 boxes

Standard Express
Estimated delivery by Monday, 06/21/10 None $189.50
CAL/GAUG: .223 REM 55GR FMJ
This item is in stock.

Merchandise Total: $189.50
change shipping method Shipping and Handling Charges: $5.00
Taxes: $18.48
Amount Due: $212.98

 

[supergenius]

I bought 1500 rds of it in 762 39. Its wolf... Shoots fine. But then again... Aks will shoot anything :O)

 

[Phonelesscord]

I'm sure they will shoot fine but steel casings are very hard on working parts internally. You do get what you pay for with ammo.

Which parts? How? What happens?

Nobody ever has a solid answer to why they shouldnt use the "boogyman" equivalent of ammunition.

 

[MEP1000]

Why? I hear people say this all the time but rarely/never hear a specific reason why other than "it's bad."

I've gone shooting with some buddies and I spent a lot of time getting stuck cases out of their rifles. Like I said I've heard of a lot of people shooting it just fine, I just choose not to.

 

[Phonelesscord]

I've gone shooting with some buddies and I spent a lot of time getting stuck cases out of their rifles. Like I said I've heard of a lot of people shooting it just fine, I just choose not to.

The only time Ive ever had this issue was when the owner tried to fire brass cases AFTER steel. That doesnt work so well.

 

[gunnoob75]

Steel MAY not seal in the chamber as well as brass. There is a possibility that you may lose some pressure because of this. I don't know if it happens, or by how much. Most commercial grade AR's are over-gassed, so a little loss of pressure won't be an issue anyway.

At no time should the steel case come into contact with any aluminum. At worst, it will ding off the deflector.

The steel (And chrome) that it WILL come into contact with is MUCH harder. So, while shooting all steel all the time may wear an extractor faster than shooting brass, it won't be enough to cause too many problems for awhile.

 

[Gunner3456]

I just sent a letter to all com-block countries and to the Taliban and Al-Queerdo warning them to stop using soft steel casings in battle, especially in select-fire mode.

I got letters back from every one of them thanking me for the heads-up, and saying that they will for sure switch to brass.

Glad to have been of so much help to them.

[/sarcasm]

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

Nobody ever has a solid answer to why they shouldnt use the "boogyman" equivalent of ammunition.

It voids the warranty on our rifles.

 

[doobee8]

I just ordered two cases...for Father's Day...when i am a father...someday!

 

[ZachS]

I just sent a letter to all com-block countries and to the Taliban and Al-Queerdo warning them to stop using soft steel casings in battle, especially in select-fire mode.

I got letters back from every one of them thanking me for the heads-up, and saying that they will for sure switch to brass.

Glad to have been of so much help to them.

[/sarcasm]

You think you're pretty funny, huh? I'll have you know that those groups only use weapons that are manufactured with extremely durable steel manufactured to the world's most exacting specifications, unlike the crap used in AR-15s.

 

[Gunner3456]

You think you're pretty funny, huh? I'll have you know that those groups only use weapons that are manufactured with extremely durable steel manufactured to the world's most exacting specifications, unlike the crap used in AR-15s.

Hey, I'm just trying to help out here.

 

[ikari2_2000]

I just sent a letter to all com-block countries and to the Taliban and Al-Queerdo warning them to stop using soft steel casings in battle, especially in select-fire mode.

I got letters back from every one of them thanking me for the heads-up, and saying that they will for sure switch to brass.

Glad to have been of so much help to them.

[/sarcasm]

I thought it was funny.