Range Report .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

[2500yards]

I wanted to test out some new ammo I bought before I get my new 26 inch kreiger barrel. All at 100 yards out of my colt AR Match Target 2. with 16 inch barrel, 1 in 9 twist. Wasnt my best shooting, but I think it does a pretty good job showing the differences between the ammo in this barrel. I didnt spend the time to dial in the scope much, so my groups are off on most from my aiming point.



Silver State Armory Ammunition 5.56x45mm (223 Remington) 77 Grain Sierra MatchKing Hollow Point Box of 20

.223 Hornady Match 75 Grain Boat Tail Hollow Point 75 Grain 20 Rounds per Box

(the red box) 5.56 BVAC 75 Grain Tactical HP 20 Round Box 2600 FPS

.223 Remington Premier Match Rifle Cartridge, 77-Grain MatchKing Boat Tail Hollow Point Bullet, 2750 fps

.223 Remington Federal Gold Medal Rifle Cartridge, 77-Grain Sierra MatchKing Boat Tail Hollow Point Bullet, 2750 fps

.223 Remington Fiocchi Exacta Match Rifle Cartridge, 77-Grain Sierra MatchKing Bullet, 2750 fps

 

[Hk996]

Re: .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

looks like the federal shot really nice through that barrel

 

[MontanaMarine]

Re: .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

Thanks for the info. Were those velocities (2750 with the 77s) what you chronographed, or published by the ammo maker? i just ask because I am only getting 2650 (chronographed)from the 77s in my 16" Bushy, with my handloads which are running around 58K pressure.

 

[2500yards]

Re: .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MontanaMarine</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the info. Were those velocities (2750 with the 77s) what you chronographed, or published by the ammo maker? i just ask because I am only getting 2650 (chronographed)from the 77s in my 16" Bushy, with my handloads which are running around 58K pressure.</div></div>

I just posted the info from where I purchased the ammo. I did not chronograph any of the ammo.



The remington flat out was the worst ammo I have ever shot, and the most expensive of them all. I am hoping they will be 100% different with my new barrel.

In my current barrel, I believe the Hornady, Federal and Fiocchi shot the best.

 

[MontanaMarine]

Re: .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

OK, thanks.

 

[nomad 1]

Re: .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

Thanks for the information but will change with your new barrel.
Keek us posted as to how things work out later.....

 

[2500yards]

Re: .223 ammo test in 16 inch colt barrel - Pictures

will do for sure nomad 1