Range Report Q3131A POI versus any other 5.56 military ammo

Re: Q3131A POI versus any other 5.56 military ammo

3131A is Winchesters M193 spec.ammunition.The A denotes it was made in Israel under contract.It is M193 spec which means 55gr at 3200-3250 FPS. I can't tell a difference between it and XM193 shooting irons on E types but you may note a slight difference in a bolt gun.
 
Re: Q3131A POI versus any other 5.56 military ammo

while we are on this subject.

I can pick up a case of PMC bronze for $369..would picking up some M193 be better/more accurate? or would the PMC be better as far as 100-300 yard plinking rounds go?
 
Re: Q3131A POI versus any other 5.56 military ammo

PMC is fine for the use you are asking about(plinking). It is clean and accurate. I shoot lots of it. M193 spec is more for SHTF use. It is weather sealed and quite a bit hotter than any commercial .223 (3250fps versus 2800). With a FMJ bullet it is velocity and fragmentation that cause the terminal performance most people are looking for. M193 will usually break into a couple of pieces at the cannulure and create a large wound channel. Other FMJ make the knitting needle wounds.

For shooting paper PMC is just fine and $369 is a great price for 1000 rounds right now.