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Good deal on 5.56?

Started by SGTCap, December 19, 2007, 10:30:11 PM

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SGTCap

December 19, 2007, 10:30:11 PM
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Prvi_Partizan_.223_75grn_Boat_Tail_Match_Hollow_Point.html

I'm thinking about picking up a few hundred rounds of this stuff.  Anyone know if its any good?

o0synge0o

#1
December 19, 2007, 11:12:07 PM
Depending on your location, www.wideners.com may be a slightly better price after shipping(or not, again, depending on location)

I've shot a little bit of the Prvi XM193 and I just ordered 2k more of it last night, if that is of any help.

I know it's 55gr, not the 75 you are looking at, but it was brisk, consistent, and accurate enough for me.
Don't let your mind wander, it's too little to be left alone...

Nickle

#2
December 20, 2007, 09:21:23 AM
That 75 gr stuff works out to under $400 for 1000 rounds, so, I'd have to say it was a good price. Prvi Partisan is good stuff.
They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about, having been employed as Rangers against the Indians and Canadians and this country being much covered with wood, and hilly, is very advantageous for their method of fighting. . . . ".  Lord Percy

Sounds like New Englanders to me.

Gawl

#3
February 16, 2008, 05:33:35 PM
FYI, Ammoman has the same stuff in stock, 1k rounds for $369, grabbed some last week.  Good stuff.

wcmartin1

#4
February 17, 2008, 10:42:48 PM
Have shot PPU in 55 and 62 grain, but not the 75 grain, yet.

FWIW - I buy ammo from all the sites listed above and have had good luck and service with them all, but keep in mind that the Ammoman price includes shipping. ;)
"Unhappy it is, though, to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast and that the once-happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by a race of slaves.  Sad alternative!  But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?" - George Washington - from a letter to a close friend after the events of April 19, 1775

"There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our (the United States) overthrow.  Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter.  From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence, I must confess that I do apprehend some danger.  I fear that they may place too implicit a confidence in their public servants, and fail properly to scrutinize their conduct; that in this way they may be made the dupes of designing men, and become the instruments of their own undoing." - Daniel Webster, June 1, 1837

brad911

#5
February 18, 2008, 11:41:39 AM
AIM is the way to go!!! Have you tried the m193 fmj I have nothine bad to say it has tightened my groups by at least a half inch.
If they come for your guns give them the bullets first.

SGTCap

#6
February 19, 2008, 06:27:41 PM
Quote from: Gawl on February 16, 2008, 05:33:35 PM
FYI, Ammoman has the same stuff in stock, 1k rounds for $369, grabbed some last week.  Good stuff.

price went up to $450

Gawl

#7
February 21, 2008, 11:15:38 AM
No he still has it, I think your looking at the federal ammo.  Click on 223/5.56 on the top, and then scroll down the page some.  Has it in big red letters, ON SALE, MADE BY PRIVI PARTIZAN IN SERBIA.  Still $349 for 1k rounds.

SGTCap

#8
February 21, 2008, 12:10:43 PM
I think your looking at the 55grn ammo.  THe only 75grn I see is $450 a case.  Thats a little high for me, unless I'm missing something.

WarHall

#9
March 02, 2008, 11:32:49 AM
Don't get excited; but here's my secret:http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php

SGTCap

#10
March 03, 2008, 11:01:21 AM
Quote from: WarHall on March 02, 2008, 11:32:49 AM
Don't get excited; but here's my secret:http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php

Tahnk you.  Saved that to my Favorites ;D

wcmartin1

#11
April 13, 2008, 07:41:11 PM Last Edit: April 13, 2008, 07:51:24 PM by wcmartin1
Bought some of this from AIM a couple weeks ago:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Prvi_Partizan_.223_75grn_Boat_Tail_Match_Hollow_Point.html

Finally test drove it today on a Q&D AQT.  Here are the results.

Stage One    - 45-1
Stage Two    - 46-1
Stage Three  - 50-5 (clean)
Stage Four    - 50-4 (clean)

After doubling stage four I came up with a 241-11 using a 20-inch, 1 in 8 twist bbl.  YMMV.

Didn't have time this morning to put it on paper at match distances.  Depending on how it prints I may buy some more.

Oh yeah, it was a good day!  ;D

"Unhappy it is, though, to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast and that the once-happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by a race of slaves.  Sad alternative!  But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?" - George Washington - from a letter to a close friend after the events of April 19, 1775

"There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our (the United States) overthrow.  Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter.  From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence, I must confess that I do apprehend some danger.  I fear that they may place too implicit a confidence in their public servants, and fail properly to scrutinize their conduct; that in this way they may be made the dupes of designing men, and become the instruments of their own undoing." - Daniel Webster, June 1, 1837

SGTCap

#12
April 13, 2008, 11:02:29 PM
Glad to hear it.  I have 3.5k of that stuff now and no AR assembled to test it with.  Its what I plan on taking to bootcamp latter this year along with a metric buttload of Automatch for my 22LR.

wcmartin1

#13
October 20, 2008, 01:12:28 PM Last Edit: October 20, 2008, 03:24:15 PM by wcmartin1
Just ordered some of this from Cheaper Than Dirt - http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/55916-0.html

This 75 grain practice ammo recently received a good review in the SGN and, although it's steel cased Wolf, it should be more than adequate in a 1 in 8 or faster twist rifle for Appleseed purposes.

Phoned in the order and was able to use the CTD discount promo code that didactic has worked so hard to secure for us.  Thank you, Sir.

Will post range results after it arrives and I get a chance to give it a test drive.
"Unhappy it is, though, to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast and that the once-happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by a race of slaves.  Sad alternative!  But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?" - George Washington - from a letter to a close friend after the events of April 19, 1775

"There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our (the United States) overthrow.  Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter.  From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence, I must confess that I do apprehend some danger.  I fear that they may place too implicit a confidence in their public servants, and fail properly to scrutinize their conduct; that in this way they may be made the dupes of designing men, and become the instruments of their own undoing." - Daniel Webster, June 1, 1837

LabRat

#14
October 20, 2008, 01:29:42 PM
Ordered a couple cans of this stuff...

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/US_.223_55grn_FMJ_Introductory_Offer_.html

Ended up being about 36ยข a round delivered in two .30cal ammo cans.

Have not shot any of it myself, but some folks were using it at the last AS in Davilla and it ran fine with zero problems and good accuracy. Brass seems to be commercial weight, slightly lighter than LC, but not as light as FC. Should be good for reloading.
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

Thomas Paine

ashrn03

#15
October 20, 2008, 04:10:06 PM
Widener's has Privi M193 (55gr) for $350/1000 delivered, and 62gr lead 5.56 for $370/delivered.  The Privi M193 shoots well for me (1" @100 yards out of a Remington 788) and reloads well too (once the primer crimp is swaged).  They also list Privi M885 (steel core) and 75 gr match ammo.
The way to herd cats is to offer treats

wcmartin1

#16
October 26, 2008, 04:43:14 PM Last Edit: October 26, 2008, 04:47:47 PM by wcmartin1
Quote from: wcmartin1 on October 20, 2008, 01:12:28 PM
Just ordered some of this from Cheaper Than Dirt - http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/55916-0.html

This 75 grain practice ammo recently received a good review in the SGN and, although it's steel cased Wolf, it should be more than adequate in a 1 in 8 or faster twist rifle for Appleseed purposes.

Phoned in the order and was able to use the CTD discount promo code that didactic has worked so hard to secure for us.  Thank you, Sir.

Will post range results after it arrives and I get a chance to give it a test drive.

OK, this ammo appears to be underpowered for my rifle as it short strokes the bolt and gave me fits with several FTF & FTE problems.

It's qualifies as Ball and Dummy ammo as it was good practice shooting an AQT with it and clearing the failures.  I still managed to squeak out a 210-13 with it.  (No, Nickle, I did not pour water on my head.  ;D)

This was using a match conditioned A2.  Will have to try it on an M4gery and see if it cycles any better.

Switched to my usual PPU 75 grain AQT fodder and shot a 238-14.
"Unhappy it is, though, to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast and that the once-happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by a race of slaves.  Sad alternative!  But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?" - George Washington - from a letter to a close friend after the events of April 19, 1775

"There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our (the United States) overthrow.  Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter.  From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence, I must confess that I do apprehend some danger.  I fear that they may place too implicit a confidence in their public servants, and fail properly to scrutinize their conduct; that in this way they may be made the dupes of designing men, and become the instruments of their own undoing." - Daniel Webster, June 1, 1837
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