I need cheap .223 bullets

[Scratch]

I worked up an accurate load for my AR15's and am happy with it. It uses 60gr V-Max bullets and I can get under an inch at 100 yards with them in my more accurate AR's. I don't like to have a lot of recipes so I just make a bunch of these rounds and keep the on hand. Most of my long range precision rifle shooting is done with my .308, but I figure I should have plenty of these ready in case I need them for hunting, SHTF, precision shooting, whatever.

I also have a bunch of steel cased ammo for target practice and drills.

But last year I started shooting a little 3 gun and used those V-Max reloads, because I didn't want to have steel case related malfunctions while on the clock, in front of a bunch of people. My reloads shot great were way more accurate than I needed them to be, but were expensive, and I went through a bunch of them pretty fast.

I'd like to load up a bunch of cheaper stuff for this upcoming summer to shoot. Something FMJ, cheap, and as accurate as I need to be for 3 gun at max distances of maybe 70 yards. I have lots of brass, primers, and Varget, but want to go with a cheaper projectile.

Any suggestions on a cheaper bullet? I can get the V-Max's for about 17.00 per 100. I saw Berrys has some 55gr for about 9.90 per 100. Any other suggestions or input?

[JJ]

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/V ... -dia/55-gr

[crbutler]

I think you are overthinking it.

$8/100 is not that much money difference. You probably will spend more working up the load. Not to mention match entry fees, gas money, etc...

When I shot a lot of 3 gun, I tried having an accuracy load and a cheap hosing load, and it only caused grief by having the inaccurate load in the gun when I needed to hit a 300 yard steel lollipopper.

[usnret]

This should be cheap enough. Plus about $35.00 shipping, it's still under $.06 per bullet.
http://ammunitionstore.com/products/223 ... -case.html

[shooter115]

For reasons unknown to me Hornady seems to be the only company that can build accurate 55gr FMJ's. You can usually find them for $80 per K.

[Scratch]

I think you are overthinking it.

$8/100 is not that much money difference. You probably will spend more working up the load. Not to mention match entry fees, gas money, etc...

When I shot a lot of 3 gun, I tried having an accuracy load and a cheap hosing load, and it only caused grief by having the inaccurate load in the gun when I needed to hit a 300 yard steel lollipopper.

For me, there are no stages over 50 yards. I don't do the "real" 3 gun matches... Just the weekly night league. I hope there will be some stages that are longer range, but there hasn't been any yet. If there is, I'll bring a couple boxes of the good stuff just in case. If I need them... Those Wolf bullets that Usnret posted are just what I was looking for. Who knows... They might get a decent grouping too! Just ordered a box of 4k.
This way, I can save my good stuff for when I need them.

[TTS]

Here you go!

http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/224-556-62-Gr-Newly-Mfg-Lead-Core-FMJ-1000-Ct-224-62-FMJ-NEW-1000.htm

http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/224-556-55-Gr-RMR-FMJ-Boat-Tail-NEW-1000-Ct-224-55-RMR-FMJ-BT-New-1000.htm

edit: I didn't see the Wolf bullets the first go round... Thats a smokin' deal!

[Scratch]

Wolf bullets came in today, will do a review once it gets a little warmer out.