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Best Ammo #5523331 01/06/15 04:00 PM
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I have a 1:7" twist 5.56 AR-15 and I'm researching bullet weights. Some folks say lighter constructed bullets can come apart or be inaccurate as they are spun too fast out of a fast twist barrel. I would like to try some V-Max but wanted to see if anyone has any experience in a fast twist AR. Would stepping up to a 60gr Vmax make any difference over a 50-55gr or is it more an issue with the construction of the bullet rather than weight? It shoots Nosler 60gr Partitions fine but they are a bit pricey. I am planning to try a box of 62gr Soft points soon. Any thoughts?

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What is your 1) intended purpose and 2) budget?

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Prefer a good hog round. While FMJ will work there are better options such as VMax and SP as well as the pricier ones such as Partition and TSX. I would like to stay around 50-60 cents a round. Otherwise I might as well go with the aforementioned bullets. I figure if I can buy twice as many rounds for same money and "similar" performance then it's a win-win.


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I have a 1:7 Daniel Defense and it shoots the 55gr V-Max sub MOA all day but it really likes the 77gr Corbon the best.

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Hogs? Eff Hogs, they're literally Satan. Shoot them with whatever the hell you want and don't worry about it.

For a good round $<.60? Yeah, definitely give VMAX a shot http://www.freedommunitions.com/223-Rem-60-gr-V-Max-p/fm223b60r-b0250.htm

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Thanks for the input guys!


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