TangSafetyM77
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I recently bought a new 580 series mini-14 GB. After getting the irons zeroed, I mounted a scope to test several different types of .233 ammo to see what the gun likes. I had boxes or partial boxes of about 8 different types of 223 ammo. Everything from 69 grn Federal gold medal all the way down to SA surplus. The gun put 7 rounds of one particular load into about 1.25" at 100 yards, and this is with the terrible factory trigger. The load that did this was Winchester's 45 grn hollowpoint load that comes in the 40 round value packs. A mini-14 that shoots this way out of the box is pretty rare in my experience, so of course I ran out to my local Walmart to stock up on this gun's preferred fodder. Wal mart only had the 22-250 value packs that use the same 45 grn hp bullet. Over the course of the weekend, I went to 2 walmarts, Academy, Sportsmans warehouse, and a local gunshop. I even went online and no one has these in stock. I checked Natchez, Cabelas, Ammoman, ammunition to go, and sportsman's guide. Did Winchester quit making this load? Is it related to the war? Does anyone know what gives or where I can get some?
Thanks!
Thanks!