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    Soft Points??

    Does anyone recommend the use of soft point ammo 5.56/.223?? I tried search and got blank pages. I am thinking soft points may add to build up along with carbon in, and down stream of gas system. Thank you
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    I use soft point ammo all the time for hogs and deer. I haven't noticed much difference in carbon billed up.

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    Why would soft point ammo make any differnce on carbon? Not that carbon bothers the AR anyway, but I don't follow the logic.

    The only issue I've ever read about shooting a volume of softpoints was a possible built up of lead on the feed ramp area.

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    Soft points generally expand much more reliably than hollow points. However, a plastic tip changes things and often makes expansion more violent.
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    Some of the best barrier blind ammo uses soft points. I don't know if those same bullets are available however to reloaders or if there are any comparable soft point bullets available. As markm mentioned, the only issue I have seen or heard of is lead build up on the feed ramps after several hundred rounds. As I recall the lead was removed simply by running some FMJs through the gun.

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    I use SSA 6.8 SPC 110gr Sierra Pro Hunter, don't notice anything.

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    For the .223, the best SP bullet is the Winchester 64gr Power Point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by john1969 View Post
    Does anyone recommend the use of soft point ammo 5.56/.223?? I tried search and got blank pages. I am thinking soft points may add to build up along with carbon in, and down stream of gas system. Thank you
    A 55 or 60 JSP s is one of my mainstay training and contingency loads. Many thousand rounds downrange, including use in classes.

    Some will note potential build-up of lead. It may or may not be an issue, depending on the particular variables.
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