.223/5.56 ammo not to buy??

[ru44mag]

I could not find any old threads on this. I'm sure I just overlooked them. My apologies. Is there any .223 ammo out there that you would not buy, even if the price was amazing?

It would be used to run through cheap AR-15's.

 

[223 Gunner]

I know IMI has had issues from time to time, you would have to do a google search as to lot numbers.

 

[sloughfoot]

Anything Russian or east bloc.

 

[OAK]

I know IMI has had issues from time to time, you would have to do a google search as to lot numbers.

+1

 

[ogtruckin]

Have you guys had issues with IMI ammo?

 

[223 Gunner]

Have you guys had issues with IMI ammo?

I have not personally, I always do a google search before buying any in bulk, to find out the "bad" lot numbers.

 

[Wolfhound]

The only 223/556 ammunition I have ever had issues with was NATEC PCA Spectrum. A polymer and brass case. A great new idea. A horrible idea. The plastic part of the case would consistently separate from the brass part. The brass would be ejected from the rifle and the plastic would stay lodged in the chamber. I will include a few pictures to show exactly what happens. This stuff isn't produced anymore and was a total failure but I have seen some floating around on gunbroker from time to time. Stay away from it. I am glad I only purchased 2 boxes. I saw a guy purchasing an entire case of the stuff at a gunshow years ago and tried to warn him. He didn't listen and probably thought I wanted it for myself or something. He will learn.

 

[ru44mag]

The only 223/556 ammunition I have ever had issues with was NATEC PCA Spectrum. A polymer and brass case. A great new idea. A horrible idea. The plastic part of the case would consistently separate from the brass part. The brass would be ejected from the rifle and the plastic would stay lodged in the chamber. I will include a few pictures to show exactly what happens. This stuff isn't produced anymore and was a total failure but I have seen some floating around on gunbroker from time to time. Stay away from it. I am glad I only purchased 2 boxes. I saw a guy purchasing an entire case of the stuff at a gunshow years ago and tried to warn him. He didn't listen and probably thought I wanted it for myself or something. He will learn.

Yeah...I will pass on that stuff.

 

[indykid]

I have had nothing but bad luck with Wolf and Tula polymer coated stuff. Not only stuck in my AR chambers but also stuck in the chambers of previously 100% reliable Norinco 84S-1 and an SAR-3. No problems with their lacquer coated .223.

 

[ru44mag]

Anyone have problems with Geco?

 

[223 Gunner]

Anyone have problems with Geco?

I would say it will be good to go. I have not fired their .223/5.56, but have used their 9MM with no issues.
It is supposed to be some good ammo in general from what I have read.

 

[dung]

I have had good luck with GECO in 7.62x39 and 9mm.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I've fired plenty of Geco 9mm and just recently went through a 50rd box of the target .223 and it was good clean ammo

I've read about the large batch of Independence 5.56 that was bad (primers) that still floats around, Google search will produce lots of bad reviews and warnings