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Thread: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
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14-11-2023, 12:40 #11
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14-11-2023, 14:22 #12
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Re: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
The military's 5.56 FMJ damage is very much due to bullet instability and velocity when passing through a target from what I could read. In all honesty we as civilians are not limited to military FMJ type ammo if you want the best defensive bullet search the internet and get a proper bullet that will suit your rifle twist and barrel length.
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14-11-2023, 20:38 #13
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Re: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
I would think a expanding mono copper bullet would be significantly better for that purpose. It will expand without breaking up, penetrate much deeper and will be much less affected by barriers from clothing to car windscreens. Just make sure it goes fast enough from your barrel to expand reliably and will stabilize in your barrel's twist.
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15-11-2023, 12:18 #14
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Re: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
I have loaded these to use in my m&p sport and saiga mk102. They were cheaper than cmj so I bought them. It worked flawlessly in the AK. Got some jams in the AR. changed the powder load and crimp and it then worked fine. I recently tried this in my AR pistol without much success. Busy troubleshooting at the moment. Will update here soon.
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16-11-2023, 06:29 #15
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Re: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
Thank you for all the responses - some useful points to consider.
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22-11-2023, 13:07 #16
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Re: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
Update I ran both the 55gr Hornady varmint and CMJ in my gun (AR15 Shorty) suppressed and unsuppressed. Both functioned flawlessly. I am shooting 25m and under. My recommendation is to buy the cheaper one and shoot more.
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22-11-2023, 13:25 #17
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23-11-2023, 13:04 #18
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Re: Loading .224 55gr SP for AR
What I did find, especially with a small suppressed AR, is that it needs to be cleaned and generously oiled to run well.
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23-11-2023, 13:40 #19
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