Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington – Is It Really 5.56mm?
Written: Oct 14 '09 (Updated Oct 14 '09)
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Pros: Comparable velocities to 5.56; Good cases
Cons: May be a little too 'hot;' Occasional tight primer pocket for reloaders
The Bottom Line: A good 'value' ammo. It's velocities may indicate that it is closer to 5.56mm - something to consider carefully.
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| morilla's Full Review: Sellier & Bellot .223 Rifle Ammunition |
I’ve got to admit, the first time I heard about Sellier & Bellot and discovered it was made in the Czech Republic, I just couldn’t get John Wayne’s The Green Berets out of my head. In the first portion of the film, a Green Beret “A Team” was giving a demonstration for assembled members of the press and a small group of civilians. (Before I note the specifics, let me say that if you’ve never seen this movie, it’s worth getting just for this scene. Why? You will discover an eerily poignant, almost verbatim, recitation of today’s talking points. Just remember, this film came out in 1968.) During that presentation, a reporter named George Beckworth (David Janssen) got a little ‘aggressive’ in his criticism of the military’s involvement in Vietnam.
Master Sergeant Muldoon (Aldo Ray) and Sergeant “Doc” McGee (Raymond St. Jacques) patiently, rationally, and intellectually respond by sharing the facts with Mr. Beckworth. At the end of this exchange, Muldoon responds to Beckworth’s accusation that this was strictly a war between the Vietnamese people; “It’s their war. Let’s let them handle it.” Muldoon rhetorically asks - “Let them handle it Mr. Beckworth?” – then proceeds to point out the displayed, ‘captured’ weaponry. The last item he drops on the desk in front of Mr. Beckworth – “Ammunition… Czechoslovakian Made. Czech Communist. No sir, Mr. Beckworth. It doesn’t take a lead weight to fall on me or a hit from one of those weapons to recognize what’s involved here is Communist domination of the World…” (Hey. And I didn’t even have to ‘cheat’ by popping the movie in to make sure I remembered it. How’s that?)
If you’re of a certain age, “Czecholsovakian Made. Czech Communist.” holds some meaning for you; i.e. the Warsaw Pact(?). This is particularly true when reading the following snippet from the Sellier & Bellot website: “During its 182-year history, Sellier & Bellot has become one of the most significant world producers of ammunition for small firearms.” However, time marches on. The Berlin Wall fell. The Russians are ‘friendly’ and we no longer look for “Communists” under the bed or in the halls of government…
Uh, well, ummm…
In April of 2009, Sellier & Bellot was placed under the multi-national corporate umbrella of Brazil based CBC - Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos; the same corporate entity which owns MagTech. Such mergers have now become the norm; e.g., ATK which incorporates Speer, Federal, RCBS, et al. The short version is that they produce quality ammunition. I was shocked at just how high quality much of it actually is.
.223 Is Not 5.56
The history of the .223/5.56 cartridge starts in 1964 with Remington’s introduction of the cartridge to the civilian market; primarily due to acceptance of the 5.56 round by the military. Let’s keep it simple and say there are numerous twists and turns – literally – which have transpired since then. Changes in powder, bullet weight, rifling twists, carbine-length gas systems, mid-length gas systems, gas piston conversions, and, perhaps, the most confusing of all…
What’s the difference between .223 and 5.56 or are they the same cartridge?
The simple answer is: “No. They are not the same cartridge.” In an even more simplistic sense, one could state that the .223 is the civilian version of the 5.56 NATO military cartridge. The trouble is, that is precisely where the trouble and confusion begins. Without spending considerable time going through the technicalities involved, the average shooter only needs to recognize the following:
1.) While virtually identical visually, there are case tolerance differences between the two cartridges.
2.) The reason for these tolerance differences stems from the fact that 5.56 NATO generates higher pressures than the .223 Remington cartridge.
3.) There are differences in the chambers of specific weapons which accommodate the differences in the cartridges. For instance, a rifle chambered for 5.56 NATO will work well with either the .223 or the 5.56. However, a rifle chambered for .223 will only work safely with .223 since the chamber is ‘smaller’ and, therefore, will create dangerously high pressures with the higher pressured 5.56 NATO cartridge.
I call your attention to the fact that Winchester markets both .223 Remington and 5.56mm (NATO) cartridges in their USA (“white box”) brand; with the difference in performance specs hinting at the differences between the two cartridges. If you’re interested in a few more technical details, Winchester has the following “News & Press Release” from 2001 on their website - http://www.winchester.com/lawenforcement/news/newsview.aspx?storyid=11
In short, don’t ever let someone convince you that the .223 and the 5.56 are the ‘same’ cartridge; I don’t care how much experience/expertise they claim or what Tech Manual they point to. In fact, a considerable number will come out of the woodwork, claiming to have spent “X” number of years in the military and their AR-15/M-16 fires either just fine. All well and good, but... First, the military does not issue .223 Remington; they issue 5.56 NATO. Second, military issued weapons are chambered in 5.56 NATO. However, not all of the AR-15 variations now available on the civilian market are so chambered; various chambers include .223, 5.56 NATO, and, now, the .223 Wylde. Third, not all models, model years, metallurgy, and manufacturer’s specs are created equal. Neither is the use/abuse any given weapon has endured.
Agree or disagree, that’s the way I see it and what credible sources have demonstrated based on my research. I’m not here to “debate” it and I’m not going to “argue” about anyone’s personal experience with their weapon(s). If the weapon says it is chambered in .223, that’s precisely what I feed it. Now that I’ve said my piece on the topic, what you choose to believe and do is your problem.
Problems With A ‘Standard’
Since 55 grain, Full Metal Jacket (FMJ – ‘ball’) .223 Remington is used in everything from pistols to squad automatic weapons, performance standards or, more accurately, performance expectations vary widely. There are, however, a couple truisms that can be universally accepted. First, ‘ball’ ammo was designed to feed reliably, penetrate, and be durable; i.e., it won’t deform when stored, carried, or while being fed from a magazine or clip the way soft point and some hollow point ammunition will. ‘Ball’ ammunition does not rely on a combination of velocity, bullet design, materials, and target composition to expand as intended; it simply doesn’t expand.
Second, many is the debate that can be had regarding things such as cavitation, fragmentation, stability/instability, velocity vs. bullet weight and how it impacts energy, et al.; but, the fact remains that you are firing a .22-caliber, 55 grain bullet out the barrel. Those two factoids alone have meaning insofar as effective range; not to mention penetration/deflection, particularly as range increases. They also play heavily in the potential for accuracy depending on the weapon and the shooter on the trigger. While the .223 Remington is a ballistically efficient cartridge, that does not, by definition, translate into ‘stopping’ or ‘knock-down’ or ‘killing’ power. Such effectiveness will depend greatly on weapon, range, target, point of impact, and myriad factors having little to do with the inherent capabilities (or lack thereof) in the cartridge. Suffice to say that there are good, documented, and predictable reasons why the military is currently issuing M14 (.308/7.62 caliber) rifles to unit designated marksmen in Iraq and Afghanistan and why debates still rage concerning volume of fire vs. accuracy when it comes to the true definition of firepower.
Be that as it may, in .223 Remington, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) standards call for a velocity of 3,215 f.p.s. at 15 feet from the muzzle of a 24” barrel with a 1:12 twist, utilizing a 55 grain bullet. The trouble with using this as a ‘standard for evaluation’ is multifold. Where to begin…?
1.) The 3,215 f.p.s. velocity comes with a plus/minus of 90 f.p.s. which translates into a range of 3,125 – 3,305 f.p.s. While such a range may be useful for creating a certain standardization among numerous manufacturers, it is an inconsistency that I’d find somewhat intolerable from a single manufacturer; especially given the fact that, when combined with criteria such as gas system and barrel length (which will impact pressures and velocity), rounds at the lower end of this range may not operate a given weapon.
2.) Barrel length is going to be greatly dependent on intended application and will, therefore, vary greatly. While 24” and even 26” barrels may be common on target and even some varmint rifles, they certainly don’t constitute the majority of .223 barrel lengths on the market. A full-sized AR-15 rifle comes standard with a 20” barrel. A Ruger Mini-14 in .223 comes with an 18.5” barrel and their new SR-556 (AR-15 type) rifle comes with a 16 1/8” barrel. Of course, there are the increasingly popular carbine versions of the AR-15; with the two most popular barrel lengths being 16” plus flash suppressor and 14.5” of rifled barrel with a ‘pinned’ flash suppressor to meet the legal minimum 16” barrel ‘length.’
Since SAAMI states that there is a potential and approximate velocity change of 30 f.p.s. for every 1” change in barrel length for cartridges which range between 3,001 – 3,500 f.p.s., you can see the problem. If we reduce the barrel length from 24” to the standard 20” barrel length for the AR-15 rifle, the SAAMI nominal velocity drops by 120 f.p.s. If we drop the barrel length to the carbine barrel length of 16”, the SAAMI velocity drops double the amount – or 240 f.p.s. In a nutshell, the further the velocity (and pressure) drops, the greater the increased potential for the round to fail to fully operate the weapon. (Could there be a reason why the 5.56 NATO round generates higher velocities and pressures?)
3.) A barrel twist rate of 1:12 (one complete turn of rifling for every twelve inches of barrel) has not been the ‘standard’ since the A2 version of the AR-15/M-16 was introduced 20+ years ago. The Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle has a ‘faster’ 1:9 twist rate, as do many barrels for the AR-15. There is also the fact the even faster 1:7 twist rate is now becoming more and more prevalent in the AR-15 market; to the point where it could be argued that it is even more readily available than the 1:9.
Again, keeping it relatively simple, there is an ‘ideal’ barrel twist rate for every bullet and/or bullet weight for proper ‘stabilization’ of the bullet; i.e., creating the correct ‘spin’ for the bullet to ‘stabilize’ it (keep it from wobbling) in flight and as it impacts the target. The original AR-15/M-16 barrels had a 1:14 twist that understabilized the 55 gr. bullet; creating gruesome and devastating wounds as the bullet would tumble upon impact. Without going into the causes of the change, the military soon adopted the 1:12 twist barrel so as to properly stabilize the 55 gr. bullet. Based on various factors, this became accepted as the standard twist rate for the 55 grain .223/5.56 round.
When the military adopted the heavier, 62 grain bullet, it was determined that a 1:9 twist barrel would be more appropriate as the 1:12 did not sufficiently stabilize the heavier bullet. As a result, the 55 gr. bullets were, to some degree, overstablized in these faster twist barrels. While overstabilization combined with high velocity can lead to bullet fragmentation and/or decreased accuracy, there hasn’t proven to be much of a problem running 55 grain .223 through 1:9 twist barrels; unless you’re a target shooter that’s just gotta get that last millimeter of performance.
Of course, time marches on and manufacturer’s as well as shooters being what they are, the .223/5.56 is being used as and generally made over into something it’s really not. Thus, even heavier bullets have entered the fray in an attempt to generate greater accuracy/range and ‘knock-down’ potential. Also factoring into the equation was the move to a carbine version of the M-16 as a general issue weapon; with the shorter barrels needing a ‘faster’ twist rate to properly stabilize the heavier bullets. Think about it. The M4 Carbine has a 14.5” barrel. If you have a 1:9 twist in a 14.5” barrel, that means the rifling makes just over 1 ½ full turns vs. just over 2 full turns in the now, more common 1:7 twist barrels. However, if the 1:9 twist overstabilized 55 gr. bullets, what could be expected from 1:7 barrels besides faster wear of the barrel?
With all of this said, the 55 grain load remains the most readily available factory ammunition currently available for sale on the market. As a result of these factors, SAAMI standards must be adapted to more accurately reflect the particular firearm’s specifications; otherwise, they lose most of their meaning. Which is precisely the problem with many factory specs…
Sellier & Bellot Factory Specs
Sellier & Bellot USA does not list a 5.56 NATO cartridge. What they list is a .223 Remington 55 gr. FMJ with a muzzle velocity of 3,301 f.p.s. and a ‘zero’ of 109 yards. Unfortunately, they do not list pressures and they note their test barrel was 23.6 inches (more on that in a moment). What concerned me a bit was, as just noted, while the pressures are the key difference between .223 and 5.56, velocity will often hint at potential pressures. In this case, we can draw some inference from the ‘gold standard’ Winchester ‘white box.’
The Winchester USA .223 Remington 55 gr. FMJ is listed as having a muzzle velocity of 3,240 f.p.s., while their 5.56 mm 55 gr. FMJ comes in at 3,270 f.p.s. As I said, the difference in velocity hints at the difference in pressures. You’ll also note that the Sellier & Bellot listing is ‘hotter’ than even the Winchester 5.56 mm. Yet, once again, there is an indication in the Winchester catalog that they too used a 24” test barrel; consistent with SAAMI and roughly equitable to the Sellier & Bellot if you consider that Czechoslovakia is an European country and adheres to the metric system.
The Test Rifle And A Standard For Evaluation
With the increased popularity of the carbine version of the AR-15 and the growing dominance of the 1:7 twist barrel, it was decided to ‘procure’ an appropriate firearm. Without going into all the specifications, the test carbine has a chrome-lined, 16” Noveske 1:7 twist barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO and a mid-length gas system. Adapting SAAMI velocity standards would mean we should expect to see an average velocity of approximately 2,975 f.p.s.
Utilizing SAAMI’s calculation regarding a potential and approximate velocity change of 30 f.p.s. for every 1” change in barrel length for cartridges which range between 3,001 – 3,500 f.p.s., Winchester’s .223 Remington would be expected to come in right at 3,000 f.p.s. and their 5.56 mm at 3,030 f.p.s. Likewise, the Sellier & Bellot would work out to 3,073 f.p.s. (Bear in mind, this change in velocity does not mean a necessary or substantive change in pressure.) Thus, the Sellier & Bellot is still going to be ‘hotter’ than the Winchester USA 5.56mm.
As for establishing a velocity range, that is somewhat problematic. If we were to stick with SAAMI’s plus/minus of 90 f.p.s., we’d end up with a range of 2,885 – 3,065 f.p.s. While that may sound reasonable, in terms of both reliable weapons function and potential accuracy, that’s a pretty extreme spread from a single manufacturer. Truth be told, given the shorter barrel length and mid-length gas system, I’d prefer to see velocities averaging a little closer to the ‘high’ end of this range to reliably operate the weapon and the calculated velocity expectation for the Sellier & Bellot is just over the top in that regard.
As a result, in this case, we might be better off looking toward the standard deviation (SD); i.e., how close each shot in a string is to the ‘average’ velocity. Stated simply, the lower the standard deviation, the ‘better’ or more consistent the ammunition. While I may strive for and expect a relatively low standard deviation from my handloads, I simply don’t have that much faith in factory ammo; particularly ‘budget’ (non-match) lines. Therefore, an SD between 10 and 20 is what I hope for in factory loads.
Chronograph Results
I set up a Chrony F1 (chronograph) and measured a distance 15 feet from the muzzle in accordance with SAAMI; a distance sufficient to mitigate the muzzle blast’s potential to influence the chronograph results in this caliber. All testing was done offhand. The elevation was 5,500 ft., on a clear day with temperatures hovering right at 77 degrees F and relative humidity around 35%.
Bearing in mind that I am not a ‘gun writer’ with access to manufacturer’s in terms of obtaining ‘donated’ ammunition for testing, the sample size is, of necessity, a bit small. Be that as it may, 10 rounds from two different boxes/lots of Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington, 55 gr. FMJ to establish the following results:
Mean Velocity = 3,092.57 f.p.s.
High = 3,183 f.p.s.; Low = 3,013 f.p.s. – ES (Extreme Spread) = 170 f.p.s.
Standard Deviation (SD) = 52.86
This puts it just above the top of the adapted SAAMI specs, insofar as average velocity; a significant factor in that the .223 Remington relies on velocity for much of its potential. These results also put the average slightly over the calculated 3,073 f.p.s. for the adapted factory specs. As I noted, given the shorter barrel length and mid-length gas system, I’d prefer to see velocities averaging a little closer to the ‘high’ end of this range to reliably operate the weapon and the results for the Sellier & Bellot is just over the top in that regard.
As I said, I hope for an SD between 10 and 20 in a factory load. While an SD of 30 isn’t outside the realm of what I’d call ‘reasonable,’ an SD of almost 53, while not quite as pitiful as the PMC tested, is still a ‘marginal’ outcome; even for ‘value’ ammunition. Frankly, I was shocked; as was an ‘expert’ I showed the results to. While we agreed that a retest (next year in similar conditions – it’s way too cold now) is in order. However, given that the results were consistent across the spectrum of .223/5.56 brands tested that day, I gotta say that I did some hard thinking.
As a result, I’m forced to come to the same conclusion as I did with the PMC .223 Remington. You will note that the ‘aim of the game’ for the military in recent decades has been suppressive fire. In that methodology, accuracy isn’t the first criterion; consistency being a key to accuracy. You don’t suppose there’s a reason why I stipulated above that there are good, documented, and predictable reasons why the military is currently issuing M14 (.308/7.62 caliber) rifles to unit designated marksmen in Iraq and Afghanistan and why debates still rage concerning volume of fire vs. accuracy when it comes to the true definition of firepower? Could this ‘volume of fire’ also be a contributing factor to the ammunition shortages we’ve seen recently?
I will note here that there was a very noticeable difference in recoil between this ammunition (as well as the Winchester) and the PMC. Even if I hadn’t known from staring at the chronograph that the average velocity on the Sellier & Bellot was 3,092.57 f.p.s. and the average velocity on the PMC was 2,733.57 f.p.s., the felt difference in recoil was more than sufficient to set me on notice that something was different. (Wait for it…)
Accuracy?
I do not currently have access to an ‘official’ range. I won’t go into the reasons; suffice to say I’ve been ‘invited,’ but there are ‘issues’ I find run somewhat against the grain of my sense of aesthetic. With BLM cracking down as regards shooting on ‘their’ land (don’t get me started on that), I’m forced to find my shooting opportunities on Forest Service lands. While our USFS guys and gals in the region are pretty good eggs about this kind of stuff, it is a bit difficult to find an open stretch of country that isn’t shooting toward a road, in the direction of ‘human activity,’ isn’t congested with trees/bushes/limbs, and is over a few yards in length.
I did manage to pace off a good 60 yard range (call it an honest 50 yard-plus distance), with a slight downhill slant. I attached a human silhouette (“B-27”) to the remainder of a deadfall trunk. All rounds expended were grouped sufficiently to stay well inside the “9” ring shooting off hand, rapid fire, without a sling. Remember, I was primarily interested in function testing the weapon and had no rest; manufactured or impromptu. Likewise, while I did test four different brands of ammo, I was not interested in simply blowing through a bunch of factory ammunition, at the current replacement costs, in an ad hoc attempt to establish some sort of ‘ideal.’ (The guy intends shooting mostly 68 grain handloads through the rifle.)
There were no Failures to Feed (FTF) or Failures to Eject (FTE). Unlike the PMC, the Sellier & Bellot brass ejected into a relatively small area; cutting down considerably on my ‘policing’ time.
An Issue For Reloaders
In a sense, Sellier & Bellot cases are every bit as good as Winchester’s. As I’ve noted in my other ammunition reviews, I never load a case to failure. For autoloading firearms, I do around 5 or 6 loads and then deposit said case in the brass bucket and the Sellier & Bellot has held up well under those parameters. This is why I didn’t quite understand the rumors I was hearing about guys leaving these cases on the range while policing all the other brass.
I learned that part of the trouble stemmed from the fact that while most of the Sellier & Bellot ammunition is Boxer primed, certain of their ‘low-end’ series are Berdan primed; with unconfirmed rumors floating around that a Berdan primed case slips through now and again. (In fact, Sellier & Bellot actually markets Berdan primers.) One source informs me that you used to be able to tell by the red sealant visible on the base of the case. However, as I pointed out, even the Boxer primed ammunition now comes with this red ‘marker;’ making it impossible to tell at a glance. With a rumor being as good as a ‘fact’ in many circles, I can see where many shooters wouldn’t figure it was worth the trouble.
Based on my personal experience, however, I think the main culprit is the fact that every few cases in a given box will have very tight primers. The first time I reloaded Sellier & Bellot brass, I had several cases “pop the top” on my Lee Decapping Die; it’s designed to have the pin emerge from the top of the die if too much pressure (enough to potentially damage the pin) is exerted attempting to remove a primer. While an irritating circumstance, it is decidedly preferable to breaking a pin; something I would certainly have accomplished with an ordinary decapping die. How do I know that? Because, I dug out my Lee Decapping Pin and Base, the one every Classic Lee Loader (see link below) contains. The way the Lee Decapping Pin and Base works is you set the case in the base, insert the pin through the case mouth until it touches bottom, then gently tap the top of the pin with a plastic headed hammer. Well, though you don’t have to ‘ring the bell,’ some of the Sellier & Bellot primers take a bit more than a gentle ‘tap.’ On the other end, such tight primer pockets can create issues with slightly ‘large-ish’ primers.
It’s just something to be aware of…
Conclusions
Alright. You’ve waited long enough. When discussing the factory specs, the standard for evaluation, and the chronograph results that there were a few clues that might suggest this was not your ordinary .223 Remington. Here’s the kicker…
I tested some Winchester 5.56mm 55 gr. FMJ the same day; which, by the way, turned out to be the factory, 55 gr. FMJ ammunition I recommended for this particular rifle. The average velocity turned out to be 2,998.67 (H= 3,063; L= 2,964). That not only means the Winchester 5.56mm’s average was 94 f.p.s. less than the Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington, it means that the highest measured velocity from the group of Winchester was less than the average velocity of the Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington. This lower velocity may also account for why the Winchester’s SD was 34.49; significantly lower than either the PMC or the Sellier & Bellot. (While 34.49 is right on the edge of my definition of ‘acceptable,’ it’s not unexpected with ‘budget’ ammo.)
For me, these numbers suggest two things…
1.) They explain the ‘similarity’ in felt recoil between the Sellier & Bellot and Winchester, along with the ‘difference’ in felt recoil between those two and the PMC. Likewise, it confirms my subjective impression that the Winchester ‘felt’ more consistent in the weapon.
2.) These numbers also suggest that I would be very careful in using the Sellier & Bellot in a rifle chambered for .223 only. While you may be fine and/or may have already used it successfully thus; I might even go so far as to strongly suggest that if you intend using this ammunition as your ‘regular flavor,’ that you do so only in a weapon chambered for 5.56 NATO.
The Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington 55 gr. FMJ is not a hunting load. In fact, most places outlaw use of FMJ’s for hunting and .223 is overkill for ground squirrels. Yet another brand/type of ammo, more appropriate to hunting, was tested along with those already cited; but, alas, that is another review.
As we’ve already discussed, there are issues with the ammunition insofar as barrel twists. While I had absolutely no problem with fragmentation out of this barrel, remember that it is a sixteen inch barrel and even the higher than expected velocities generated are slightly lower than those which would come from a standard twenty inch barrel. (Frankly, I don’t see anyone using this ammunition out of a 24” target or varmint barrel.)
Sellier & Bellot has only occasionally shown up on the local shelves. In fact, I’ve only noticed it once this year. However, it has been fairly steadily available online. It’s just that prices are going to vary – considerably. The average has been between $10 and $11; with a high around $15. Online pricing also varies a bit. As a basis to compare prices, Cabela’s, at the time of this writing, currently has it for $10.99 per box of 20; which is the same, regular price as the PMC (though that is currently on sale for $8.99/box) and roughly on par with the Winchester 5.56.
As I stated, this is not the ammunition I recommended for the test rifle used. However, it is an usable ‘value’ ammo in this caliber; provided you note well the caveats above. For carbine-length, AR-style weapons, I do like the fact that it is a trifle on the ‘hot’ side. Is it 5.56mm rather than a ‘true’ .223 Remington? I can’t state this with certainty; especially since velocity alone isn’t the determinant. However, since I recommend that this style rifle always be obtained with the capability of safely handling 5.56mm, that point is largely mitigated; though I wouldn’t necessarily like to see older models fed a regular diet of these.
Okay. If I were stockpiling against Armageddon or should the zombie hordes be massing, would I focus on the Sellier & Bellot .223 Remington?
For the rifle tested, I’d probably go with the Winchester 5.56mm.
In general, assuming I had a rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO and the Winchester was not a realistic option either through lack of availability or prohibitive cost, I would definitely prefer the Sellier & Bellot to the PMC; and either one of them to Wolf. Besides, I find there to be a certain… Irony? Sense of victory?... given all the debates about the AK vs. M16 and/or 7.62 x 39 vs. 5.56 NATO that a former Warsaw Pact country is now making decent quality “NATO” ammunition.
As for the equivalent Remington or Federal…
Well, that too, would be another review…
Review Cited Above
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Other Ammunition Reviews
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PMC .223 Remington – If I Had A Choice…
PMC .30 Carbine – It Functions The Bolt, As For The Rest…
Sellier & Bellot .45 ACP – Say It Ain’t So…
Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger – It’s An European Cartridge… What’d You Expect?
Sellier & Bellot .30 Carbine – About As Good As It Gets
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