Recommended ammo
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KillerFord1977
SAINT
Mine does not like Aguila and Frontier. Jams every time.
Runs everything else 5.56 and .223 i have put thru it.
i am assuming you have the 5.56Victor and not the .308
Yes that is correct, 5.56
HansGruber
Ronin
They don’t recommend any particular brand/weight/bullet type.
You'll have to find out what yours likes or doesn’t like...and just because someone else's rifle likes/doesn’t like a certain load, doesn’t mean yours will be the same.
You'll have to find out what yours likes or doesn’t like...and just because someone else's rifle likes/doesn’t like a certain load, doesn’t mean yours will be the same.
BangBang
Professional
Have you had any issues with the Frontier ammo specifically? Blown primers or case separation? This anmo is known to be hot. I have some and have shot it out of several rifles with no issues, yet.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
No case separation, but after 3-5 rounds, it jams up. Even does so in another brand of AR pistol I run as well.
BangBang
Professional
Yeah, I’ve read several issues with this ammo. Do you remember when you got it? Lot number by chance?
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Last year
Gave it all away
See now that's interesting My Saint 5.56 loves Aguila. Personally tho i love running Federal ammunition through mine. It just feels better and differently burns hotter.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Federal 55 gr or green box 62 gr green tips run fine
The federal frontier is different. No bueno
HansGruber
Ronin
I don’t think Federal makes Frontier—pretty sure it’s Hornady.
And I have yet to hear a good report on it...
Annihilator
Emissary
Yea, Hornady makes frontier ammo
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Could be correct sir, thought it was was Federal, but it may be Hornady. I dont have a box to look at
BangBang
Professional
The cases are Lake City, it’s loaded at Lake City and the bullets are Hornady. Hornady and Lake City “teamed up” on this Frontier Ammo. Lots of information out on this, especially the earlier lots. I’ve not had any issues yet with it and have had surprisingly good groups with the “match” Frontier. I, however have only bought recent batches of it and would not be my first choice.
HansGruber
Ronin
Interesting, since Federal/ATK owns Lake City...