Best commercial projectile for 223 plinker loads.

[adcoch1]

So i finally got my 223 dies and some brass, powder etc, and i am going to put together some plinking ammo. All the 223 guns are ar15 variants (a pistol, and a rifle i'm about to finish) with 1:7 barrels, so bullet weight shouldn't be too much of an issue.

That said, I would like for these to be volume produced, the same for both guns, and i'm looking for moderate accuracy for closer ranges, within 200 yards. So, i need a few thousand bullets to start, probably 62 grain (55 grain would be fine too) and affordable while also being consistent. Fmj, plated, cast, or powder coated i don't mind, but i want to be able to get more later, so a source for them may be more important than bullet weight and makeup.

I am not casting yet, so these need to be commercially produced. So, what are you all doing? RMR and Xtreme bullets are the front runners for me so far...

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[RPegram]

These are my favorite so far. Work great in an AR with 1:8 twist. Very hard to find anything less expensive.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/6134

 

[sellersm]

North East Reloading has very good prices on the Hornady 55gr FMJ or SP projectiles. Higher quantities give you even greater discounts.

North East Reloading Hornady 55gr bullets

Be sure to click on the product you want to view their quantity discounts. And shipping is FREE.

 

[greyling22]

I've had good luck with these. https://www.midsouthshooterssupply....int224-diameter-55-grain-soft-point-500-count $42 for 500. Plus shipping.

 

[Reloadron]

When they are on sale I like the Midway USA Dogtown Bullets for my .223 Winchester loads. I am not real big on loading "plinking" ammunition but as far as general purpose go to the range and just shoot the Dogtown stuff shoots well in my guns.

Ron

 

[readyeddy]

The best plinker bullets are probably Hornady 55 gr. FMJBT's. Midway has it on sale $84/1000.

 

[tcoz]

Another vote for the Hornady 55gr FMJ. If you're shooting at 200 yards and less I don't think there's a better and more cost effective bullet available. Monmouth Reloading and NE Relosding (when on sale) are my go-to suppliers.

 

[ColoradoShooter77]

I've been buying the 62 grain FMJ's from RMR for $87/1000 shipped, with the 5% highroad discount and insurance.

http://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets-...-56mm/224-5-56-62-gr-newly-mfg-lead-core-fmj/

These have been shooting very well for me at 100 yards.

 

[adcoch1]

I've been buying the 62 grain FMJ's from RMR for $87/1000 shipped, with the 5% highroad discount and insurance.

http://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets-...-56mm/224-5-56-62-gr-newly-mfg-lead-core-fmj/

These have been shooting very well for me at 100 yards.

These are what i've been looking at, seems pretty affordable...

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[Jmoreno88]

American reloading is always my go to

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[jmorris]

That said, I would like for these to be volume produced, the same for both guns, and i'm looking for moderate accuracy for closer ranges, within 200 yards.

I used to se berrys 55gn FMJ, until I got a line on the bulk (6000 bullet) Hornady 55 grain FMJ's. I use them out to 300 yards or so.

 

[ColoradoShooter77]

Monmouth reloading has the 6000 count Hornady 55 grain FMJ box for $398 right now, + insurance and shipping. That's a deal.

 

[adcoch1]

Wow, 6k for $398? That is a deal...

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[threefeathers]

i currently use the RMR and Hornady bullets.

 

[bandw1dth]

Anyone ever try the Wolf 55gr FMJBTs? I've been getting great groupings with them sitting on top of 26.5grains of H335. I was picking them up for $65 / 1000 till my local supplier said wolf stopped selling the individual projectiles.


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[Archie23]

Wow that's a beautiful picture. Looks like a box of gold. Love hornady 55gr fmj bt bullets. Especially when you get them on sale.

 

[sbwaters]

My 1 in 7" twist doesn’t seem to like 55 grain. Loves 68 grain.

I need to shoot more to see if it was just me and a new gun.