Brown Bear, HP, 62 Grain

**chaotic** · January 6th, 2010, 08:33 PM

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM232-5.html

I need to start stocking up on .223 ammo has anyone had any experience with the above? I know that its not reloadable but i was thinking about getting about 500 rounds of this so i have it incase a SHTF situation comes around. I plan on checking out Wallyworld prices on .223 as well

**1832** · January 6th, 2010, 09:01 PM

This stuff seems to be the most accurate of all the Bear and Wolf ammo. My Colt and Bushmasters perform 2" to 2.5" 100 yd. groups with it.

**Rural Ruger** · January 6th, 2010, 11:23 PM

Bought 1000 rounds about 2 months ago for the same reason. Fired a few boxes through my Mini 14 with no ammo-related issues. I tested accuracy at 100 yards against Wolf 55 gr FMJs. Gun was sighted with the Wolf originally. Both brands shot about 4-5" 15 shot groups at 100 yards with a few flyers from both BB and Wolf. Personally, I'd say its pretty comparable to Wolf. Thought I saw "tula" brand 223 online for less than that though. Can't remember where anymore. Might be something to look into if you're going for the cheapest option.

**625** · January 7th, 2010, 05:24 PM

It seems to be pretty good stuff. I've shot a few hundred rounds with nary a problem. Just be careful with it since it's lacquer coated and not polymer coated like Wolf. You need to make sure you don't get a build-up of lacquer in your chamber. Probably not an issue unless you like bump-firing or like to do lots of rapid fire drills.

**Fragger** · January 7th, 2010, 07:40 PM

With the way CTD handled themselves and tried to take advantage of the sit. a few months back during those crazy times they are the last people I will send my money to. I will not support them and I encourage others not to either.

With that said check out Palmetto State Armory.
I've ordered from them many times and will continue to do so.

They have 62 BB @ $115 per 500 and will ship up tp 1000 rounds for $12 anywhere.

http://www.palmettostatearmory.com/223-556-ammo.php

FWIW I too think the BB 62gr is the best of the 'cheaper' ammo available.
It groups much better then any other in that cat.