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11/3/2006 6:52:34 AM EDT
First, I read the fag and the ammo oracle
but being a newbie i am still very confused.

I have my new rifle on order - A Stag 15L (Lefty)
Should pick it up next week.

I would love it if someone can just recomend a reliable clean firing round.
Please don't direct me to reviews i looked at them all but it's still confusing.

thanks
11/3/2006 7:05:21 AM EDT
[#1]
Call AIM and get some of their 99-2003 Guat 5.56 ammo. About $4 per 20. Make sure you're upper is not .223.  You will be very happy with it.
11/3/2006 7:40:18 AM EDT
[#2]
Your Stag should be 5.56, so you're good with all .223 & military 5.56 ammo. As far as clean ammo, I never notice if one round is particularly cleaner than the next, I am more concerned with function & accuracy. Having said that, you can't go wrong with Winchester white box ammo as well as the Guatemalan ammo that was suggested. Better buy it while you can, surplus ammo is drying up fast!
11/3/2006 11:46:22 AM EDT
[#3]
The stag is 5.56

thanks for the answers
11/3/2006 11:52:14 AM EDT
[#4]
Does walmart sell the 5.56 caliber?
11/3/2006 11:58:09 AM EDT
[#5]
No. Your best bet - if you want M193 spec ammo is to get the Guatemalan from AIM.
11/4/2006 4:11:04 AM EDT
[#6]
What's the prefered self defense round 885 or 193
Is it correct the the 885 is the military round
11/4/2006 4:38:53 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
What's the prefered self defense round 885 or 193
Is it correct the the 885 is the military round


Yes. This should be explained when you read the ammo oracle in the FAQ.
11/4/2006 12:25:08 PM EDT
[#8]
[tail between legs]sorry, i'll got back and read it again[/tail between legs]
11/4/2006 12:32:08 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
What's the prefered self defense round 885 or 193
Is it correct the the 885 is the military round


Its the M855 first off. Both are militray rounds, however M855 is the preferred "service" round while the M193 is the "training" round. The M855 has a steel penetrator in it and weighs slightly more then the M193.  The M855 is a "better" round where shooting through barriers will be encountered, and tends to be a bit more expensive.
11/4/2006 12:56:50 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What's the prefered self defense round 885 or 193
Is it correct the the 885 is the military round


Its the M855 first off. Both are militray rounds, however M855 is the preferred "service" round while the M193 is the "training" round. The M855 has a steel penetrator in it and weighs slightly more then the M193.  The M855 is a "better" round where shooting through barriers will be encountered, and tends to be a bit more expensive.


Yes and no.  According to the Ammo Oracle, M855, penetrates steel better than M193 only at ranges in excess of 100m.
11/4/2006 2:23:28 PM EDT
[#11]
well, i just got done reading through the faq and ammo oricale again
From what i gather m193 is the way to go, it's cheaper and better at short ranges
11/4/2006 3:57:25 PM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:
Yes and no.  According to the Ammo Oracle, M855, penetrates steel better than M193 only at ranges in excess of 100m.


Thats why I put the " " around better. I guess that doesnt translate too well to the intarwebs
11/4/2006 4:04:11 PM EDT
[#13]
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions

Fag = Richard Simmons

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