looking for 223 rounds

[KenM]

I'm looking for suggestions on hollow points to carry in my AR15. I currently carry Winchester soft points (55gr) in a 20rd mag for my primary and a 30rd mag of M855's in a pouch on the stock. I was a little worried about over-penetration with the soft points.

I work in a city with a good amount of rural areas but max distance for taking a shot anywhere in my zone would be 100-150 yds. I tried silvertips but after watching a friend shoot a box thru his Colt I trashed them. He was unable to shoot consistently with them and averaged a 4" group.

Anyone have a suggestion?

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[tcsd1236]

Go with the Hornady TAP. I know a lot of folks are talking bad about it because of shallow penetration, but I like it.

[Niteshift]

I second that suggestion. The TAP rounds are designed for good expansion and not to overpenetrate.

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[tcsd1236]

Hey, as long as we're on the subject of hollow point 5.56, anyone had any experience with the CorBon HP 5.56 round? I only know them through their handgun ammo; I picked up some of the 5.56 55 gr intending to test it out, but times been short.

[Niteshift]

can't help you there. I carry their stuff in my duty and carry guns, but haven't tried the rifle fodder yet. Let us know what you find.

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[Traffic Dog]

Based on the FBI's Close Quarter Battle Ammunition Test Summary the .223-62 grain-Federal-Tactical Bonded came in with impressive Penetration Performance Without over penetration. The average range of Penetration was between 11.75-17.25 inches. This was based on a whole series of tests to include bare gelatin at different distances to Steel to Heavy clothing.

[KenM]

'Preciate the responses. I was unable to find the TAP rounds anywhere around here. I'll continue to look but for the time being I settled on Federal Premium boat-tail HP at 55gr. They are a varmint round so I figured they would work for the "varmints" I deal with. http://www.officer.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[dkiefner]

Might try a post over at TFL.
www.thefiringline.com (http://www.thefiringline.com)

[Sparky]

The "TAP" round is basically a varmint round. Many agencies and "others" used varmint rounds when they were concerned with overpenetration. Hornandy (IMNSHO) just came up with the TAP designation as a marketing tool.

My understanding is that it is the same load, only made to higher specs for reliability and consistancy.

This is just gun scuttlebutt, I haven't actaully seen any comparisons or any trials.

you might want to try: www.firearmstactical.com (http://www.firearmstactical.com)



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