Questions & Answers

• Q: What this round be a good home defense round? If not, what would you recommend? Please advise. I appreciate it. Thank you.

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  • Asked 01/27/2025 13:12 by Christopher B

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  Hi Christopher and welcome back. No Sir. FMJ rifle rounds are not recommended. For home defense, Critical Defense and or Soft Point rounds are recommended. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/50670/hornady+80270+critical+defense+223+rem+55+gr+flex+tip+expanding+20+bx+10+cs ----------------------------------------------------------- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/84980/hornady+.223+remington+55gr+sp+50rds --------------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
• Q: What length and twist rate were used in velocity testing. Thank you 🎃

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  • Asked 10/26/2024 10:41 by John M

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  Hi John and welcome. The velocity matches a 20-inch barrel at Muzzle Velocity: 3200 ft/s & Muzzle Energy: 1250 ft-lbs. PMC Customer Service would need to answer this for you at: https://pmcammo.com/contact/ ----------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
• Q: Will these pass the magnet test at a range? Thanks in advance

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  • Asked 04/17/2024 22:05 by Julian A M

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  Hi Julian and welcome. These will pass no issue. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
• Q: CRAZY QUESTION BUT IS THIS AMMO LEGAL IN CA

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  • Asked 04/13/2024 00:45 by bryan w

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  Hi Bryan, yes sir, this is CA legal.
  Stay safe & have a great day!
• Q: Description says "The perfect training & break-in ammunition".
  Would there be anything that makes this unsuitable for hunting or self defense?

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  • Asked 12/25/2023 04:42 by Robert S

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  Hi Robert, no sir, this can be used for hunting & defense. PMC Bronze Line offers reliable performance for every shooting application, from plinking to target shooting to most hunting applications. This popular ammunition line makes it possible for budget-conscious hunters and shooters to go into the field or to the range with plenty of ammunition.
  PMC 223 Remington 55 Grain FMJ ammo offers muzzle velocity of 3200 feet per second and muzzle energy of 1250 ft. lbs.
  Stay safe & Happy Holidays!

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• Q: Do I need to show my foid card to purchase ammo in the state of Illinois

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  • Asked 06/12/2020 22:21 by Andrew S

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  yes you will need to send a copy to buds https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/illinois_restrictions.pdf FOID cards are sent to the same place as FFL dealer information (ffl@budsgunshop.com / Fax 800 804 5569)

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• Q: What primer does PMC use in this cartridge?

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  • Asked 05/16/2017 10:47 by Glenn P

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  Also, these are boxer primed and they ARE crimped but you can ream out the primer crimp and use CCI small rifle to reload

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