Going to buy some5.56 Lake city green tip ammo 62gr.

Lake City is an government owned, contractor runned ammunition facility

in northeastern Missouri that was established by Remington Arms in 1941

to manufacture and test small caliber ammunition for the US Army.

I have shot their ammo with no problem in my AR...which is chambered for 5.56

1:9 twist on your AR? If so it should serve you well, Lake City is good ammo, and that's a pretty good price

Thanks for reply guys normaly shoot 5.56 55 gr just wandering how 62gr would measure up such good price can't turn it down

Lake City is good ammo for an AR that meets the requirements (5.56NATO chamber, and a "slower" barrel twist for heavier bullets).

Lake City brass is also a good brass for reloading for .223 Remington (after proper case prep). Identified by the LC headstamp.

Heavier bullets tend to be more accurate over greater distances with better terminal ballistics, if this is a factor for you.

If your barrel twist rate is 1:9, and the bullet weighs

between 45 and 70 grains...you're GTG !

SHOOTER13 said:

Lake City is an government owned, contractor runned ammunition facility

in northeastern Missouri that was established by Remington Arms in 1941

to manufacture and test small caliber ammunition for the US Army.

I have shot their ammo with no problem in my AR...which is chambered for 5.56

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We make it for all branches of service

howatu said:

Thanks for reply guys normaly shoot 5.56 55 gr just wandering how 62gr would measure up such good price can't turn it down

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just wondering: how long is your barrel?

890A said:

We make it for all branches of service

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Yes...I know. I was relating to the history of the plant circa 1941.

I'm well aware of the JMC ( Joint Munitions Command )... a subordinate command of the US Army Material Command (AMC).

You're operated by ATK... correct ?!

I've been to Letterkenny, PA...

SHOOTER13 said:

Yes...I know. I was relating to the history of the plant circa 1941.

I'm well aware of the JMC ( Joint Munitions Command )... a subordinate command of the US Army Material Command (AMC).

You're operated by ATK... correct ?!

I've been to Letterkenny, PA...

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Yes ATK operates LCAAP, for now. They could lose the contract this year which doesnt affect me at all since im outta here in September, plus im not an ATK employee.

Oh...OK. If I'm not being to personal, what is your status then...I take it you work there right now.

What happens in September...PM me if this is too personal. No PM means it's none of my beeswax.

Wish you the best either way bro...

Thanks happy sniper for info every one the rifle has a 16 inch barel and 1-9 twist.

SHOOTER13 said:

Oh...OK. If I'm not being to personal, what is your status then...I take it you work there right now.

What happens in September...PM me if this is too personal. No PM means it's none of my beeswax.

Wish you the best either way bro...

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i'm active duty US Army with 19 years of service, taking part in a program called TWI (Training With Industry). It's only for one year and my year is up in September, going to Fort Lee, VA from here.

Been to Fort Lee myself...but my HQ was Fort Belvoir, VA

I noticed your avatar...Ordnance Corps, US Army

Thanks for your service bro...!!