by No1Mk3 » 02 Apr 2018, 12:38 pm
G'day All,
First off, it is NOT 5.56 NATO ammunition, but it does use the heavier NATO case, and so the headstamp. This ammo is loaded to higher pressure than most sporting 223, and is intended for the US market to operate reliably in semi-auto NATO spec rifles (Read AR/M 16, etc). It works OK in my Howa 223 VT, but only just, and I do get deep primer dents with some cratering. I no longer use it having bought a case of OSA 223. If the ammo doesn't work in your rifle, move it on or take it back and see if you can get a refund, but don't try saying it is military ammo because it isn't. The soft point alone gives that away. Cheers.