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I just checked an online ammo supplier (which obviously cannot ship to NY:kissing:) and prices are going up. 9mm up $.02/round over night and shipping which was normally same day is now 5-7 days. The hording is in full swing for those that don't know or are not prepared.
 
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Probably going to get worse, before it gets better.
I'm in pretty good shape. I've been reloading, and just ordered another 2,500 bullets of various calibers for more reloading. I'm pretty sure I'll be OK!!
 
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Yes, yes they are.

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I was just going to start a new thread for this but I think it fits here:

I want to make a fairy large order for .223/5.56 ammo, probably 1000 rounds.
Is FMJ brass cased acceptable for stockpile/SHTF? This appeals to me because I can also use it at the range for the price. The other option I am looking at is Speer Gold Dot soft points, but they are at a much higher cost, and I wouldn't use them at the range. I am looking at 55 grain weight because I have a 1/9 twist barrel.
Final question, I have always shot 5.56 in my rifle, but that seems to be in short supply where I order ammo. Is there any disadvantage to getting .223? I don't want to be stuck with a bunch if it isn't as good as 5.56 even though I know it will function in my rifle.

Thanks, and wash your damn hands!
 
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Chevusa said:
I was just going to start a new thread for this but I think it fits here:

I want to make a fairy large order for .223/5.56 ammo, probably 1000 rounds.
Is FMJ brass cased acceptable for stockpile/SHTF? This appeals to me because I can also use it at the range for the price. The other option I am looking at is Speer Gold Dot soft points, but they are at a much higher cost, and I wouldn't use them at the range. I am looking at 55 grain weight because I have a 1/9 twist barrel.
Final question, I have always shot 5.56 in my rifle, but that seems to be in short supply where I order ammo. Is there any disadvantage to getting .223? I don't want to be stuck with a bunch if it isn't as good as 5.56 even though I know it will function in my rifle.

Thanks, and wash your damn hands!
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IMO, there's nothing wrong with stocking up on FMJ. It's makes up more than half of my stock but I do have some softpoints and jacketed hollow points as well. I also try to stock more brass than steel cased depending on the firearm/requirements.
And I'd say 55 or 62 grain is fine for a 1/9 twist. Have you compared both in your barrel? If you know 55 is more accurate in your tube I'd stock more of that.
And there's nothing wrong with .223 over 5.56. A 5.56 case has a higher max pressure. Again, which is more accurate in your tube and reliable in your chamber would dictate to me which to pursue in quantity.
I've seen a 5.56 chambered rifle fail to reliably feed 5.56 but .223 ran perfect. With that rifle, we couldn't get past that to test accuracy with the various 5.56 rounds on hand.
 
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@thewheels said:
I also try to stock more brass than steel cased
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I am only looking to buy brass cased.
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Have you compared both in your barrel?
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My AR is relatively new so I have only shot 5.56 62 gr. through it. I thought it ran fine. It's more accurate than I am I'm sure.

I would like to test everything out but with what's going on the only 1000rd bulk pack available right now is Federal .223 55gr FMJ, so I was thinking of jumping on it.
 
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Chevusa said:
I am only looking to buy brass cased.

My AR is relatively new so I have only shot 5.56 62 gr. through it. I thought it ran fine. It's more accurate than I am I'm sure.

I would like to test everything out but with what's going on the only 1000rd bulk pack available right now is Federal .223 55gr FMJ, so I was thinking of jumping on it.
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I'd personally have no qualms about picking up the Federal bulk pack.
 
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In general, I've found that about the only thing that doesn't go up is my paycheck.

Thanks to a few sales here in the classifieds, I'm in good shape as far as stock goes.
 
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I was watching the site and a 1000 round pack of Target Sports Lake City XM193 5.56 FMJ became available. For whatever reason I prefer 5.56 over .223. It said they only had 20 in stock and it was out of stock earlier, so I jumped on it. It is the same plant as Federal or one of the other big guys is made in. From what I know it is the same thing with a slightly different item number. Picked up a few other things too.
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