List of Precision or Match 5.56 Ammo for Testing

[MeanStreaker]

I'm trying to take things to the next level in regard to my abilities. Therefore, I'd like to do an extensive test of different factory loads to see what this particular system likes best.

Can you help me compile a list of likely suspects so I know what to pick up and test through a 16" BCM middy LW BFH barrel (yes, I know that isn't the preferred barrel for a dedicated precision rig - but I want to see what this particular carbine prefers).

Just want to make sure I don't miss over someone.

Thanks for your help.

[Onyx Z]

Federal Gold Medal Match 69 or 77gr or Black Hills 77gr 5.56 OTM (Mk262).

[markm]

CBC Magtec hangs right with any of them from reliable reports... and it's cheaper too.

[MegademiC]

For 100yd shooting, 60gr tap, and all the 50, and 55 gr vmax loads I've shot have produced very tight groups. However if your shooting further distances, I would opt for the heavier loads. Just stay away from superperformance. It did not perform very well in the accuracy department for me, personally. Hope this helps.

[The Count]

Magtech/CBC MK262 Mod 1
Fiocchi Exacta 77gr and 69gr
Hornady Steel Match 75gr and 55gr
Right to Bear 77gr SMK
ASYM Tactical Match 68gr
ADI Outback 69gr SMK

[l8apex]

Some data points from my testing with a Magneto Speed V3. May help you in the future when you do your calculations with your optic. However I suggest you chrono as well as there are variances between barrels.

5 Shot strings

Magtech CBC OTM 77gr MK262 Clone
BCM ELW-F 14.5" Barrel Muzzle Velocity Average 2628 fps
Noveske Recon 16" Barrel Muzzle Velocity Average 2727 fps

Black Hills 77gr TMK [Polymer Tipped OTM]
BCM ELW-F 14.5" Barrel Muzzle Velocity Average 2606 fps
Noveske Recon 16" Barrel Muzzle Velocity Average 2702 fps

[HD1911]

FGMM 69gr & 77gr SMK
BH Mk262 Mod 1, 69gr SMK, 75gr BTHP, 68gr BTHP, 55gr & 60gr Vmax
Hornady Match 75gr BTHP, Varmint/Custom 55gr VMax
Fiocchi 69gr & 77gr SMK
ASYM 68gr, 75gr, & 77gr
CBC Mk262 Mod1 Clone
Winchester Ranger 69gr & 77gr SMK
Cor-Bon 69gr & 77gr SMK
Remington Premier Match 77gr SMK
Lapua 69gr Scenar
ADI 69gr SMK

I'm sure there's more :^)

[Doc. Holiday]

I will add SSA (Silver State Armory) 77gr MK262 clone to that list as well. My gun LOVES it! Given me consistent sub .5 moa groups in my RECCE.

[Spooky130]

In all the gun rag testing I've seen the 52 grain match loads seem to do very well. It would probably be worth adding a box to the test just to see. Maybe the Black Hills stuff.

[.46caliber]

Prvi Partizan (PPU) has a 69gr load I tried a box of on a whim. I'm not a precision shooter by any stretch of the imagination, but it seemed the ammo was performing above me and the trigger.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/12523

They also offer a 75gr load.

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/...roductId/12526

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