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Posted: 4/29/2006 10:37:45 AM EDT
| From what I've been reading, many people rank the Hornady 75gr TAP in 5.56. Is this round sealed or crimped like the M193 or M855 class rounds? And in a SHTF scenario where you may need to store your ammo in less than ideal conditions for an undetermined length of time, will the Hornady hold up? Just wondering before I try and build up any significant stockpile. |
I dont know, Iam not paranoid.  To be sure youd have to do some underwater testing of your sealed ammo. I am not really up for such a test. |
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I have, and use the Hornady 5.56mm loading of their 75 gr TAP round. I have also used the .223 loading of the 75 gr TAP round. (the 5.56mm version is only sold to LEO with a signed "Please don't sue me waiver" on file"). Both are good rounds that shoot well in my rifles (1/7 colt barrels). I want ammunition with a cannalure and crimped primers if I am going to use them in an AR15, especially for Self Defense, Law Enforcement work, or SHTF. I keed my ammunition sotred in .50 cal ammo cans. Not worried about storage problems, even if I'm living in a tent, ect. I stock some of the 75 gr load for work , self defense, enough to load my vest twice. But I can't afford to stock it by the thousand(s), so I also stock 5.56mm M193 or M855 ammunition. This last is for a long term SHTF situation, and also because it's not getting any cheaper! Beat Trash |
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