What .223/5.56X45mm ammo?

[ar-15 fanatic]

Hi, i'm getting my first AR15 this weekend and am just wondering what is the best .223/5.56X45mm ammo for plinking? i want ammo that is on the cheaper side but still want reasonable accuracy, accuracy meaning like being able to hit a man sized target out at around 300 meters (the range i go to doesn't go any further). i would just load my own ammo but i don't have any reloading equipment, but am hoping to get some reloading stuff in a few months.

Thanks,
Michael

[LOKNLOD]

Take your pick atNatchez (http://www.natchezss.com/ammo.cfm?contentID=ammoGroup&ammoGroup=1&searchBy=size&ammoSize=205&startRow=51) or AIM (http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/223.html).

I'd stay away from anything remanufactured, but depending on your definition of "Man sized" even Wolf ammo should work.

If you're looking for something local vs. ordering online, I know all the Walmarts around here usually have some Remington/UMC 55gr FMJ in a green box for 8 bucks or so. My experience was that it functioned for me alright, though I never shot it for groups.

There's alot of options, if anything it might be easier to find something that you think is a good deal and then ask about it specifically.

Glad to see another Okie around, too!

[markm]

I'd skip WOLF and shoot something that'll allow you to build up your brass collection since you plan to reload.

I think I saved brass for a year before I got a reloading set up.