NON steel-core .223?

[G27]

I'm wanting to head up to Sportsman's Choice to shoot the AR but I'm having trouble figuring out where to buy some NON steel-core ammo - most everything I have is either the Brown Bear 'bi-metal' (which they're unsure of and i don't want to mess up their range) or the rather expensive Hornady stuff I keep around just in case.

What's out there that's not too expensive but won't mess up their range?

TIA,

[Garufa]

The bulk Federal from Walmart should be fine. I would think. Have no idea what their rules are.

[Mike]

Brown bear is fmj lead core with a lacquered steel case.

[G27]

Brown bear is fmj lead core with a lacquered steel case.

Well, it's lead core with a bimetal jacket, which is copper and mild steel.

The 'mild steel' is what has them worried - apparently I'm the first one to ever ask to bring this stuff (which surprises me)...

Edited July 1, 2010 by crimsonaudio

[Links2k]

I use Remington .223 ammo from Dicks or Guns and Ammo when I go to Sportsmans Choice. You can also wait til you get there and buy from them, but I would call first to make sure they have some in stock.

[Links2k]

double tap

[G27]

I use Remington .223 ammo from Dicks or Guns and Ammo when I go to Sportsmans Choice. You can also wait til you get there and buy from them, but I would call first to make sure they have some in stock.

Thanks, that's what I'll do. Probably take some Brown Bear, too, to let them have a look.

Called them yesterday and all they had was Hornady - not spending that much to punch holes in paper!

[Links2k]

They will run the magnet across your ammo to make sure you don't have any steel in your stash.

[G27]

They will run the magnet across your ammo to make sure you don't have any steel in your stash.

Which makes me think that anything steel-cased will be rejected, regardless of bullet composition...

[Capbyrd]

Buy your own frangibles.

FRANGIBLE Ammo : Ammunition To Go

[Guest Jeremey]

Wal-mart in Millington (you will probably pass it on the way)usually has a decent amount of Remington FMJ in the 20 d boxes. Let me know when you are going, I live 5 minutes from there and might want to meet up with you and shoot as well.