Olin 62 gr 5.56 (m855 green tip penetrator) at Academy

[Jakashh]

Went to Academy Sugar Land to buy some gym shorts, ended up buying 5 20 rd boxes of Olin M855 (5.56). It's 62 gr green tip penetrator. 20 rounds a box for $7.99


Anyone have any experience with Olin? I've never heard of them before, but it would be nice to try some 62 gr 5.56 in my 1:7 twist AR rather than keep using federal .223 value pack 55 gr.

Will this noticeably change my zero compared to the .223 55 gr? I know 62 gr should work better with my 1:7 than 55 gr.

They also had a bunch of boxes of 7.62x39 zombie max... overpriced novelty item...

 

[shooterfpga]

olin is winchester. i would be concerned if these are real olin/win green tips. edit: the pictures look like they are real ones, theyre certainly treated the same, if you look at the case you will see the discoloration near the neck from it being treated.

 

[Younggun]

olin is winchester. i would be concerned if these are real olin/win green tips. edit: the pictures look like they are real ones, theyre certainly treated the same, if you look at the case you will see the discoloration near the neck from it being treated.

Concerned about POI or is there something else to be worried about. Also to the OP, how was the price, I usually go with american eagle(cause I'm cheap) but wouldn't mind testing some heavier rounds and alittle extra length in my 1/9 twist

 

[shooterfpga]

concerned that these may be fakes. winchester from what i recall, no longer is at the lake city factory and another contractor is producing them. so you would think old olin winchester surplus is gone by now. unless this is a lot someone had stashed. thats not to say even if they were fakes, they wouldnt perform as well. its just that lots of companies out there misrepresent lots of military ammo as surplus, contract overrun, etc, etc when its really not and those lots have been long sold. you mainly see these tactics at gunshows, and unfortunately sometimes online dealers.

 

[Jakashh]

Concerned about POI or is there something else to be worried about. Also to the OP, how was the price, I usually go with american eagle(cause I'm cheap) but wouldn't mind testing some heavier rounds and alittle extra length in my 1/9 twist

$8 for a 20 round box. I bought 100 rounds, about $40.

You can buy 5.56 m193 55 gr 100 rd value packs on CTD for $32 + tax and shipping, so after you factor those in, it's cheaper to get this ammo, and i'd rather take m855 over m193.

3-0315546 - Ammo 5.56x45 NATO American Eagle XM193 55 Grain FMJ, 3250 fps, 100 Round Box

 

[shooterfpga]

$8 for a 20 round box. I bought 100 rounds, about $40.

You can buy 5.56 m193 55 gr 100 rd value packs on CTD for $32 + tax and shipping, so after you factor those in, it's cheaper to get this ammo, and i'd rather take m855 over m193.

3-0315546 - Ammo 5.56x45 NATO American Eagle XM193 55 Grain FMJ, 3250 fps, 100 Round Box

i always buy 62gr over 55gr. i can get 1000rds for $300, just the same as 55gr, so why not ?

 

[Younggun]

$8 for a 20 round box. I bought 100 rounds, about $40.

You can buy 5.56 m193 55 gr 100 rd value packs on CTD for $32 + tax and shipping, so after you factor those in, it's cheaper to get this ammo, and i'd rather take m855 over m193.

3-0315546 - Ammo 5.56x45 NATO American Eagle XM193 55 Grain FMJ, 3250 fps, 100 Round Box

i meant the Wally World 55g .223 that AE puts out. Hardly ever run real 5.56, still only a couple bucks more, may have my wife swing by the academy in waco and see if they have any.

 

[shooterfpga]

i meant the Wally World 55g .223 that AE puts out. Hardly ever run real 5.56, still only a couple bucks more, may have my wife swing by the academy in waco and see if they have any.

i wouldnt hesitate. 62gr normally goes for 6.99 to 9.99 but mostly closer to 6.99 a box. its all i run.

 

[Jakashh]

concerned that these may be fakes. winchester from what i recall, no longer is at the lake city factory and another contractor is producing them. so you would think old olin winchester surplus is gone by now. unless this is a lot someone had stashed. thats not to say even if they were fakes, they wouldnt perform as well. its just that lots of companies out there misrepresent lots of military ammo as surplus, contract overrun, etc, etc when its really not and those lots have been long sold. you mainly see these tactics at gunshows, and unfortunately sometimes online dealers.

How could I tell if they're fake or not? What should I look for?

 

[Younggun]

i wouldnt hesitate. 62gr normally goes for 6.99 to 9.99 but mostly closer to 6.99 a box. its all i run.

Already made the phone call, hope they have it in waco


thanks for the heads up jackash. (for some reason that sounded rude, lol)

 

[shooterfpga]

How could I tell if they're fake or not? What should I look for?

should look similar to the pic of mine i posted. theyre treated at the necks, crimped and sealed bullets. beyond that you would need a chronograph. yours looks legit though. kind of a dark pic but i can make out the signs.

 

[Jakashh]

Already made the phone call, hope they have it in waco


thanks for the heads up jackash. (for some reason that sounded rude, lol)

No problem! They had about... 15 20 boxes from what I recall. Hopefully the Waco location has some as well!

should look similar to the pic of mine i posted. theyre treated at the necks, crimped and sealed bullets. beyond that you would need a chronograph. yours looks legit though. kind of a dark pic but i can make out the signs.

I'll take it out of my ammo can and get some better pics for ya!

 

[Jakashh]

How will the change of POI vary between 55 gr .223 and the 62 gr 5.56 through a 1:7 twist barrel? Suppose at 50 to 100 yards?

 

[shooterfpga]

how was your 55gr shooting before? 62gr shoots pretty flat for me. 55gr not so much.

 

[Acera]

That looks to be the real deal.

11 headstamp, made last year.
Nato Stamp- Built to that spec.
WCC Stamp-Western Cartridge Company (Winchester)

I bet that is real good stuff, not imitation.

 

[Jakashh]

how was your 55gr shooting before? 62gr shoots pretty flat for me. 55gr not so much.

I'm not quite the marksman. Last time I went to ASC, at 50 yards I was getting 2 inch groups with irons. I'm pretty sure that's shit at that range, but I don't go to the range often so I don't have enough practice and rounds under my belt.

 

[shooterfpga]

its been poa=poi for me up to 200yds. but im also using ribz zero on my irons.

 

[Jakashh]

What size groups should I be getting at 50 yards?

 

[Jakashh]

Here are some better pics. It is crimped at the front, and it is also discolored like it should be.

Lots of redundant pictures coming up! beware!

 

[Angered_Kabar]

I'm sure it's legit, but I guess the paint on that lot is why it's only fit for civilian consumption.