Pmc .223

[nikon777]

Just picked up a couple boxes of " PMC BRONZE" in .223. anybody use this ammo before? Its 55gr FMJ. Its the cheapest I could find locally at $9.99 a box. I think Wolf is cheaper at Gander Mtn.

[rogerxd45]

i bought three boxes at the range a few weeks ago and had MAJOR cycling problems, some rounds stove piped others got caught on the charging handle so i had to pry it out with a knife. i was unable to clear the jam by pulling the handle back since i was unable to move the handle. ive shot wolf and other ammo and never had a problem. even with the price of ammo i ended up giving the last box away to some guy at the range, i didnt stay to see if they would cycle in his

[hotpig]

I used to sale PMC ammo back in the 90's before the bronze line was made. It was good 55gr target ammo. I think it was like 3.00 per box then.

[nikon777]

Originally Posted by rogerxd45

i bought three boxes at the range a few weeks ago and had MAJOR cycling problems, some rounds stove piped others got caught on the charging handle so i had to pry it out with a knife. i was unable to clear the jam by pulling the handle back since i was unable to move the handle. ive shot wolf and other ammo and never had a problem. even with the price of ammo i ended up giving the last box away to some guy at the range, i didnt stay to see if they would cycle in his

Oh great.

I may give it a shot today to see how it does. Ive read its made in Korea. Sounds like it pretty weak sauce and not hot enough to cycle the weapon properly.

[nikon777]

Originally Posted by hotpig

I used to sale PMC ammo back in the 90's before the bronze line was made. It was good 55gr target ammo. I think it was like 3.00 per box then.

Id crap my self If I found $3 a box, decent quality .223 these days.

[PackerfanXD]

Never shot PMC but I had little luck with UMC and subsequently sold it all and bought 5.56 surplus.

[nikon777]

Ok I'm back. All 40 rounds of the PMC Bronze shot and cycled fine. Did notice some odd marks on the casings though, they all had a slight nick in them. The ammo was actually pretty accurate as well. I'm also using a new buffer spring which hasn't really been broken in yet, and it still cycled fine. I'm running a high powered extractor also, and could see clearly where the extractor was gripping the hell out f the casing.

[Liquid Rhino]

It's OK.. I find it to be a little dirty in .223, just like their pistol ammo. PMC regularly exhibites cycling issues in my pistols/rifle as stated above (issue @ ~250rds or so), though it's accuracy isn't too bad compared to some of alternative & cheaper offerings. It's fine for plinking IMO, if just under Federal AE in quality for cheap ammo.

I haven't had a problem w/ Rem. UMC Packer stated as of yet - somewhat clean and accurate, but knock on wood. Wolf shoots, but almost ALWAYS has cycling issues (not mag related) for me & has jammed on 2 occasions in under 100rds.

hope this helps, nikon.

[nikon777]

Originally Posted by Liquid Rhino

It's OK.. I find it to be a little dirty in .223, just like their pistol ammo. PMC regularly exhibites cycling issues in my pistols/rifle as stated above (issue @ ~250rds or so), though it's accuracy isn't too bad compared to some of alternative & cheaper offerings. It's fine for plinking IMO, if just under Federal AE in quality for cheap ammo.

I haven't had a problem w/ Rem. UMC Packer stated as of yet - somewhat clean and accurate, but knock on wood. Wolf shoots, but almost ALWAYS has cycling issues (not mag related) for me & has jammed on 2 occasions in under 100rds.

hope this helps, nikon.

Certainly, thank you.

As mentioned, it worked pretty good in my AR just now, so Ill probably buy more.