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Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« on: September 20, 2009, 01:52:54 PM »
Just an hour ago I saw dozens of boxes of Federal 200rd Value Pack 223 Rem. 50gr JHP at the Overland/Vinnell Wal-Mart. Don't know if it's been in stock a while or not but first time I've stumbled over it. It's not behind the counter, it's over on the accessories wall display.

Anybody tried this? I need to pick up some ammo now that my AR build is nearly done. It would just be used to plink and zero on paper targets. Pretty light stuff but with a JHP but should be ok in a slower twist barrel.

Also, Cabelas has PMC 223 Rem. 55gr FMJ for about $9 a box. I've heard it's ok, anybody like or dislike it?
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2009, 02:13:23 PM »
I haven't shot the 50JHP but have shot the 50SP and like it.
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2009, 03:00:20 PM »
Thanks Jeff, guess I'd better pick up a box. Decent price for name brand ammo for new gun break in if nothing else.
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2009, 06:49:34 PM »
Impact has the same PMC for the same price if that's a difference such as location etc.
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2009, 07:34:32 PM »
 thank you for the information..........
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2009, 10:41:44 AM »
Ok, I grabbed a box of the Federal before Nomad buys it all!  ;D

Maybe I shoulda got more...  :evilgrin:
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2009, 07:36:47 PM »
I've shot the PMC 55grn FMJ before.

Good Ammo.
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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2009, 08:09:01 AM »
i've shot the federal 50gr stuff.  works great.

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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2009, 01:15:21 PM »
The 50gr JHP works fine if you are running a 1:9 twist and a 14.5" + barrel.

I was running some of the 50gr JHP in my 10.5" 1:7 twist barrel and it was yawing so badly that I was striking the front of my PWS FSC556 brake. Couldn't hit the broadside of a barn at 25 yards because of the deflection caused by hitting the front of the brake. Glad I didn't have a suppressor on there.

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Re: Federal 200rd 223 Rem for $77 @ Wal-Mart
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2009, 01:50:40 PM »
Thanks for the first had info, guys. I also picked up a little of the PMC 55gr FMJ. Sounds like it and the Federal should work ok in my 16" with 1:9" twist.
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