12 Gauge Rifled Slug Accuracy Testing:
Today I was feeling a need to punish myself, so I shot 80 rounds of full power 1 ounce 12 gauge rifled slugs in an effort to find out which were the most accurate.
Ammunition
XM193: 5.56mm, 20-round brown box, 500-rounds per case.
XM193BK: 5.56mm, loose bulk, 1000 rounds per case. Not as pretty as the boxed stuff where some rounds may have small dents, but still goes bang.
XM193A and XM193AF: 5.56mm, rounds packed in ten-round stripper clips, 900 rounds per case.
XM193C: 5.56mm, commercial package, American Eagle Tactical “Black Box”, 20-round box.
XM193CBP: 5.56mm, commercial package, American Eagle Tactical “Black Box”, loose rounds in 200 round bulk (value) pack.
XM193F: Packaging for XM193 is now done at Federal’s ammunition plant in Anoka, Minnesota, so a new part number, XM193F, was needed for FET purposes. This is the same ammunition as XM193 and XM193C and apparently replaces both of these items.
Gemtech, famous for making quality suppressors, also sells their own line of subsonic .22LR ammunition through their online store.
SPOILER ALERT: IT ROCKS!
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Back in the wild, wild west there was a saying, “Don’t let the sun set on a gun that you shot today.” Ammunition primers were so corrosive that they would almost immediately start to rust and corrode the firearm. Most of the commercially available ammunition that you buy today is non-corrosive. There is still some surplus military ammunition that has corrosive primers that will leave behind corrosive gunshot residue. Your chamber and bore will corrode if you do not clean them after shooting. If you shoot any ammunition that isn’t listed as being non-corrosive (or doesn’t say), make sure that you properly clean your firearms as soon as possible after shooting. Continue Reading
The clerk in the sporting goods section of your local Wally World told you not to buy the less expensive Russian & Ukrainian manufactured, steel-case, bi-metal bullet ammunition because it is dirty and will wear out your guns. The guy working in a retail store doesn’t have any idea of what he is talking about. Or does he?
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Buy In Bulk:
The most cost effective way to purchase ammunition for prepping and target shooting is to buy in bulk. Below is a list of online stores that sell ammunition buy the case (500 and 1000 rounds).
Sign Up For Email Promotions:
Most of them allow you to sign up to receive email specials and promotions. This is the best way to make sure that you miss the good deals.
Get It While You Can:
Keep in mind that many times a special will sell out fast, so don’t hesitate to order if you see a sale that you are interested in. It may soon be gone.
Price Per Round:
When you are comparing prices don’t forget to figure in shipping costs. Many times you may find a fantastic price for an item, but you will end up getting raped on shipping. It will raise your price per round of ammunition.
Where To Start:
Ammoman.com (link shown below) is a great website to start price comparison because their prices include shipping.
- Aim Surplus
- Ammo Man (free shipping!)
- Ammunition To Go
- Bulk Ammo
- Georgia Arms
- Gunbot
- Gun Deals Inc.
- J&C Sales
- J&G Sales
- Palmetto State Armory
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Squib:
The rare case where the primer ignites, but there are not enough gasses to force the bullet out of the barrel. If the round fired did not sound right, nor did it hit the target, stop and do not fire another round. A bullet may be lodged in the barrel and the firearm may burst if another round is fired. If possible, remove the bolt or open the action and inspect the barrel from the breech. If a bullet is in the breech, use a rod and push it out from the breech. Never push it back in from the muzzle. Clean the barrel before shooting again. …and wear your eye protection!
