m193 match ammo?

Fatelvis · December 27, 2001, 09:17 PM

Is anyone aware of any 5.56/.223 cal, 55 gr, match loads, or at least bullets? Or are all 55 gr. bullets considered just "ball"? All the match bullets I see are either 52gr, or 69 gr. Why no 55`s? Thanks guys!

sricciardelli · December 28, 2001, 12:03 AM

Speer makes a 55 gr. match (m193) bullet

Jim Watson · December 28, 2001, 12:17 AM

Lots of 55 gr match bullets out there, for people who want to fine tune their target loads.
Berger, Calhoun, DKT, JLK, Starke, that I see on one pass through the Handloader's Digest.
I guess Sierra, Speer, Nosler, and Hornady didn't see the market, their 52/53 grain match bullets are so good. But they all make 55 grain HP, SP, and plastic tip varmint bullets that are much more accurate than ball or commercial FMJ and can give the match bullets a run for their money in some barrels.

Keith J · December 28, 2001, 10:18 AM

Therefore, most FMJ's are iffy on accuracy and its nearly impossible to make an M193 spec. into match. Furthermore, the powder charges M193 is loaded with aren't exactly match grade either since the primary goal is velocity.

That said, a 55 gr BTHP/SP would make a much better choice than the FMJ. Most HP's are expanding types and for higher BC, select the Blitzking Sierras (polycarbonate tip).

Fatelvis · December 28, 2001, 08:27 PM

Thanks guys. Do any of you have pet loads, that would have a similar p.o.i. as m193? (I`m looking for a good target load that has the same trajectory as the m193, I dont want to change sight settings, when switching ammo.) Do you guys like RL15? Any help would be appreciated!

December 27, 2001, 09:17 PM	#1
Fatelvis Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 490	m193 match ammo? Is anyone aware of any 5.56/.223 cal, 55 gr, match loads, or at least bullets? Or are all 55 gr. bullets considered just "ball"? All the match bullets I see are either 52gr, or 69 gr. Why no 55`s? Thanks guys!

December 28, 2001, 10:18 AM	#4
Keith J Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2000 Posts: 469	Accuracy is in the base Therefore, most FMJ's are iffy on accuracy and its nearly impossible to make an M193 spec. into match. Furthermore, the powder charges M193 is loaded with aren't exactly match grade either since the primary goal is velocity. That said, a 55 gr BTHP/SP would make a much better choice than the FMJ. Most HP's are expanding types and for higher BC, select the Blitzking Sierras (polycarbonate tip).

December 28, 2001, 12:03 AM	#2
sricciardelli Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: Montana Posts: 489	Speer makes a 55 gr. match (m193) bullet

December 28, 2001, 12:17 AM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	Lots of 55 gr match bullets out there, for people who want to fine tune their target loads. Berger, Calhoun, DKT, JLK, Starke, that I see on one pass through the Handloader's Digest. I guess Sierra, Speer, Nosler, and Hornady didn't see the market, their 52/53 grain match bullets are so good. But they all make 55 grain HP, SP, and plastic tip varmint bullets that are much more accurate than ball or commercial FMJ and can give the match bullets a run for their money in some barrels.

December 28, 2001, 08:27 PM	#5
Fatelvis Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 490	Thanks guys. Do any of you have pet loads, that would have a similar p.o.i. as m193? (I`m looking for a good target load that has the same trajectory as the m193, I dont want to change sight settings, when switching ammo.) Do you guys like RL15? Any help would be appreciated!