Priv Partisan, Frontier 75 gr, Which Is Better, Or Something Completely Different?

[peeplwtchr]

Hi All-

Posting in this group because I think I will likely get more validated assertions from reloaders, thanks for sharing expertise. I just bought a DD 1:7 twist 18 inch barreled AR. I have tested various grains of Frontier, PPU et. al. I picked these because I want to stay at around 40-50 cents a round. The winners of my 200 yd test were PPU 69gr and Frontier 75gr. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better and why? From what I found, the Frontier has a better BC. Should I also throw another brand into the testing? I am looking to buy 1k rounds, and dont want to make a $400+ mistake.
Pics of results are attached, the tight group in the blue target are the Frontier 75gr 5.56 NATO at 200, the other shots were me zeroing, except the bullseye group, still learning the trigger. The R 69 gr. were PPU ammo.

Thanks

 

[WestKentucky]

I assume you are talking about 5.56nato/223rem. Always good to leave absolutely zero questions as to what your asking about because some things are amazingly similar and get confusing.

 

[peeplwtchr]

I assume you are talking about 5.56nato/223rem. Always good to leave absolutely zero questions as to what your asking about because some things are amazingly similar and get confusing.

Sorry, .223/5.56 is correct, first time researching 75gr. ammo, it is my first 1:7 twist barrel. Thanks.

 

[peeplwtchr]

BTW, I found the Frontier 5.56 75gr 1k rounds for $400 shipped if that plays into the equation.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I use the Hornady (Frontier) component 75gr JHP bullets for match shooting in my RRA NM AR15 for CMP service rifle competition. At ~15cents apiece, they are the best choice. My rifle shoots 80gr Sierra MK’s best at 600yds, but I don’t shoot well enough to justify the expense of the 2.5x expensive MK’s.

Additionally, the 75’s are length tolerant loaded to magazine length (2.25”) for rapid fire stages.
Simplicity of a single, affordable load.
The 75 is even reported to be an excellent hunting bullet, too.

PPU bullets are inconsistent. I got one batch of 120gr .264” JHP match bullets that gave me the best groups from my .260. However, mostly PPU’s are 1-3moa, in my experience.
I do shoot a lot of .311” in my .303Brit and MosinNagant. But, they aren’t even close to the Hornady 174gr .312” Match BTHP’s. (Grafs.com exclusive).

 

[peeplwtchr]

Now that I compare the group to a grid target, it looks like they are MOA. I cant imagine anything under 40 cents would get any better than that in this gun right?

 

[LiveLife]

BTW, RMR has Premium "seconds" 75 gr BT bonded FMJ for $76/1000 shipped with 5% THR discount - https://www.rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets/rifle/224-5-56mm/224-75-gr-premium-boat-tail-bonded-fmj/

Hornady 75 gr BTHP match bullets for $147.25/1000 shipped with 5% THR discount - https://www.rmrbullets.com/shop/bul...ady-boat-tail-hollow-point-match-bullets-new/

 

[SlowFuse]

If you'll just be shooting factory I would just go with the best results in your rifle, they all behave different. If they're very similar results get the cheaper one. I haven't shot the Frontier 75 grain so cant really comment there. I do like the Hornady Superformance 75 gr BTHP and i'm guessing it may shoot similarly.

I have however shot the Prvi Partizan Match 69 and 75 gr. variants and like them both. I think in my rifles the slight edge generally goes to the 69 grain until I go further out. The heavier 75 grain does better past 4-500 which honestly I rarely do with a 223. If you plan to get another rifle to shoot these and you end up with a slower twist like a 1:9 the 75's may have trouble stabilizing. Many can shoot them fine, again its something that depends on the barrel you have.

From a reloading standpoint I really like PPU brass in most of the calibers Ive tried. Most of it has nice annealing and I would put it right behind LC rifle brass as far as quality, consistency etc. If I could find a complaint some of it is thicker than other brands. If either version you're looking at has a crimped primer pocket you may want to avoid that. It's an extra step that you have to add to the reloading process. Understood, It looks like you're just asking about heavy for caliber opinions. In this area I guess we always tend to drift to reloading experiences especially when it comes to talking about very accurate/match grade ammo. The most accurate ammo most of us have experienced is our own handloads.

 

[skeeterfogger]

IMO PPU good ammo. Have it in 3 calibers and all shoots great.

 

[rdnktrkr]

I purchased some IMI 62gr that shoots well in my 1in7 ARs, I haven't tried the 69gr or 75gr but you have tweaked my interest in them.