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Tried some today out of a PSA 223 wylde upper. The 55gr blade tip would not cycle the gun and shot about a 2.5 inch group. The 75gr blade tip cycled, but would not do better than 2 inches. Tried some of the AAC OTM and both the 69 and 77grain loads shot right at an inch or just under. Sticking with the OTMs for my gun.
I just ordered 10 boxes of the 75 grain black tips. Should work well this deer season here in coastal NC.
I shot a coyote at about 160 yards last night with the 55 grain black tips through my 18" ar. Hit right behind the shoulder, I could see the impact in the thermal. It spun around and ran away, couldn't find it. Was not able to even find blood on the ground this morning.
Was I unlucky enough to have the bullet not expand and pass through like I've read can happen on smk/tmk's sometimes? Or did the bullet blow up on the hide?
I've been getting really good accuracy (about 0.65 moa) but not sure what to expect from the 55 grain bullet as far as terminal performance.
Was I unlucky enough to have the bullet not expand and pass through like I've read can happen on smk/tmk's sometimes? Or did the bullet blow up on the hide?
I've been getting really good accuracy (about 0.65 moa) but not sure what to expect from the 55 grain bullet as far as terminal performance.
We can’t know what happened, could have expanded inside and it’s laying dead 10ft from where you stopped looking. No way to know unless you do.
The constant problem with bullet critiques without a dead animal
The constant problem with bullet critiques without a dead animal
Aac 75 black tip did .6” and .7” out of 16” Pof and 18” seekins. I may buy a bunch more , I’m shooting terrible today that 140 group should be one hole. And half hungover. So that Aac stuff definitely is good for the price
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Somebody got a deal on blue tape.
Blue tape is a great way to put notes on a rifle without marring the surface or leaving residue. I put blue tape on guns when I clean them to denote they are clean. And, I replace it with tape to denote rifles are zeroed, and with what load. What Is the round count between cleanings? Put it on a piece of tape on the gun. No log book to lose.Somebody got a deal on blue tape.
Well I take back anything I said about the 55gr version. Dropped two yotes last night, they stopped in their tracks but I put a second round in each for good measure.
The 55gr seems to need a good shoulder/neck/bone shot on coyotes. I hit one in the rear leg bone and it blew up, the leg was left hanging by two thin pieces of skin.
The 55gr seems to need a good shoulder/neck/bone shot on coyotes. I hit one in the rear leg bone and it blew up, the leg was left hanging by two thin pieces of skin.
Several reports on arfcom of qc issues
What are they saying? I've shot 200 rounds of 55gr with sub moa accuracy
I have shot both the 77gr SMK and 75 HPBT with my Radian Model 1, 600 rounds no issues at all. Was getting sub MOA. In several 5 shot grounds got anywhere from .33 to .78. Pleased with it.Starting a new thread instead of taking over another.
American Ammunition Company 77gr SMK HPBT
Has anyone ran PSA AAC ammo? They have their 77 gr at .75cpr. https://palmettostatearmory.com/aac-5-56-nato-77-grain-sierra-matchking-hpbt-20rd-box.htmlwww.snipershide.com
Has anyone tried these out yet? Results?
You need to take into account the source. I've only seen a handful of members on there that are worth a shit.
That is impressive ES and SD for cheap ammo. What length barrel?
same for me, AAC 77gr OTM and a 16” LWRC IC is just over 1moa if i’m having a good day.
on a side note:
if the snappyness of the LW bothers you, you can drill extra vent holes in the piston cup to vent more gas early. i did this to both my IC’s.
its tool steel so i had a machinist do it. 3 extra holes offset from the original and on the side that vents sooner. i also did some experimenting with opening up the existing holes as well. it was about a toss up.
i bought 200 rounds of the 75gr black tips.
shot about 60 rounds thru 3 barrels with right at 1moa. no pressure issues either
will buy more later when my stash of 77gr OTM runs out
funny how some forums like to bad mouth the ASC ammo and others dont.
QC is spotty but i dont get the random pressure issues. lmt and geiselle barrels come up with pressure problems….um.
shot about 60 rounds thru 3 barrels with right at 1moa. no pressure issues either
will buy more later when my stash of 77gr OTM runs out
funny how some forums like to bad mouth the ASC ammo and others dont.
QC is spotty but i dont get the random pressure issues. lmt and geiselle barrels come up with pressure problems….um.
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