Norma Tac 223 FMJ Match Impulse buy.

[Kent Goldings]

I haven't had time to reload, so I took three 20 round boxes of Norma Tac 233 FMJ to the range. It shoots better than any other factory ammo in my Savage Axis 2 XP.

I walked out of Davis with an 800 round box. I think I need my head examined.

 

[Podmonkey]

Price per round? Bullet weight? Barrel twist and length? Please post your range results, maybe I will incorporate some of these in my ammo battle.

 

[Kent Goldings]

Standard 55 gr. I think they designed the stuff for AR. The box was $299. That is about 37.5 cents a round. That is slightly more than it cost me to reload. But, I should have a lifetime supply of Norma cases.

100 round bulk boxes of American Eagle AR223 are like $45 a box at Walmart. That's what I've been plinking with. The AR223 is no where near as accurate and the brass is not as consistent.

The twist on my rifle is 1:9 and 22 inches. It actually favors heavier bullets.

I'll post the formal range results when I get some time.

 

[Podmonkey]

I find that the lower end 223 federal stuff in general is not all that accurate. I would have figured that the Norma ammo would be much more expensive but that is a very reasonable price. I want to burn the rest of my M193 stock before I by anymore range ammo though, and I still have 2 cans left. Thats about one range day's worth for me.

 

[Kent Goldings]

I measured all 20 3 round groups. The data below.

I shot at Davis in Goshen. It is a 100 yard indoor range. I used a bipod and a rear bag. This is the field configuration I've been using. The scope is a Nikon Prostaff 5 4.5-14x40 BDC.

 

[Podmonkey]

I will be needing to try some of that for sure. I will test against the Modern Munitions Ammo @Bullet Guy suggested, whom is no doubt pulling his hair out that I haven't ordered any yet. Can't afford a full 1000 round lot right now. Wish they had smaller lots.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I will be needing to try some of that for sure. I will test against the Modern Munitions Ammo @Bullet Guy suggested, whom is no doubt pulling his hair out that I haven't ordered any yet. Can't afford a full 1000 round lot right now. Wish they had smaller lots.

I got some for you.....i have neglected to get to ups

 

[Podmonkey]

I got some for you.....i have neglected to get to ups

Thanks buddy! I won't be home for another 2 weeks or so anyhow.