Picking Rounds for AR-15
Picking the right round for your AR-15 can be difficult for even the most experienced shooter. For veteran shooters it’s easy to get lost in the specifics during your research. For new shooters, the insane amount of data is overwhelming. Here’s a few key points about 223 ammo before you make your purchase.
The importance of twist rate:
To understand the importance of twist rate we must first find the meaning of it. Twist rate is the number of inches a bullet moves down the barrel to make a complete rotation. A good example of this when a football is thrown; the more precise of a spiral the farther it’s able to go. 223 ammo has a smaller twist rate, making it more accurate and farther distances.
Stability:
Stability is important when it comes to your round of choice. Bullets differ in the amount of spin needed to stabilize while, in flight. Grains denotes weight and bullets with varying grains will require certain degrees of spin in order to stabilize their flight pattern. 223 ammo is a light weight bullet that is great for practicing with. Bullets that are too slow will result in a decrease in accuracy, but if it is over-stabilized it will result in self-destruction and possible fragmentation.
Knowing your barrels:
AR-15 barrels have three twist rates each one providing different levels of stability. These twist rates are 1:7, 1:8, 1:9. The 1:9 barrel results in a lightly stabilizing bullet with a mid-weight of around 45 to 77 grains. The 223 ammo is lighter in weight making it a 55 grain bullet. The 1:8 is the most adaptable barrel and the 1:7 barrels has more stability.
Considering all options:
Figuring out what kind of ammo is best for your rifle can be a difficult task. To get that faster twist rate it’s best to use longer and heavier bullets. Testing out these 223 ammo will always be beneficial in figuring out what works best for you.
About LAX Ammo
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