Alternatives to Hornady TAP?

[jwinch2]

Hey there, I thought I would ask what types of defensive ammo you guys (and gals) like in addition to Hornady TAP for the M4 platform. I have shot a variety of ammo over the years and have really come to like TAP, especially in the heavier loads(75 gr). However, in recent months with ammo being so expensive and hard to find, I have been branching out in the defensive ammo that I purchase in an attempt to curb costs and ensure that I can actually find what I am looking for. It seems like TAP is a favorite of many on this forum as well in .223 or at least that it is a popular choice.

So, any thoughts on this? What are factory defensive rounds of choice in addition to Hornady TAP?

Cheers,

Jason

[Iraqgunz]

This topic would look great in the Reloading and Ammunition area.

[jwinch2]

This topic would look great in the Reloading and Ammunition area.

Fair point. If a mod wants to move it, I would welcome the fix. Any suggestions on the question at hand?

[Thomas M-4]

Hey there, I thought I would ask what types of defensive ammo you guys (and gals) like in addition to Hornady TAP for the M4 platform. I have shot a variety of ammo over the years and have really come to like TAP, especially in the heavier loads(75 gr). However, in recent months with ammo being so expensive and hard to find, I have been branching out in the defensive ammo that I purchase in an attempt to curb costs and ensure that I can actually find what I am looking for. It seems like TAP is a favorite of many on this forum as well in .223 or at least that it is a popular choice.

So, any thoughts on this? What are factory defensive rounds of choice in addition to Hornady TAP?

Cheers,

Jason

lately have been using Black Hills 75 grain SMK blue box or red box depending on what I can find would like to try the 77grain SMK if I can ever find any

[jwinch2]

lately have been using Black Hills 75 grain SMK blue box or red box depending on what I can find would like to try the 77grain SMK if I can ever find any

Thanks. I was able to find a few links talking about 5.56/223 defensive ammo (ammo oracle and the like) but most of them spent time discussing the "bullet only" rather than factory ammo. I am all for reloading but not for defensive/duty purposes. As such, factory loaded ammo as an alternative to Hornady TAP 75 gr. is what I am looking for. It would be nice to find something that is similar in making the attempt at reduced flash, etc as the TAP loads do.

I am shooting an LMT piston 16inch carbine with a 1:7 twist.

I'll check the black hills ammo out.

Thanks again,

[EzGoingKev]

There are a few threads over on TOS about Partizan 75 grain being a "poor man's TAP".

The only problem is that 75 grain Partizan is hard to find too.

[mtdawg169]

There are a few threads over on TOS about Partizan 75 grain being a "poor man's TAP".

The only problem is that 75 grain Partizan is hard to find too.

Most places I have seen carrying it wanted $10 / 20 rd. box. My solution was to go with the .223 cal. 75 gr. TAP Practice round available from G&R. Price per round is similar and the Hornady has a steel case, but the proven Hornady bullet is worth the tradeoff for me. It is usually a long wait between availability, but pretty much anything in a 75 gr. load will require some patience these days.

[Iraqgunz]

Wideners had it up to just a couple of weeks ago. I received my case just a few days ago. 429.00 for a case. Even with my Discount from Hornady I pay 150.00 for 200 rounds of TAP ammo.

There are a few threads over on TOS about Partizan 75 grain being a "poor man's TAP".

The only problem is that 75 grain Partizan is hard to find too.

[Buckshot TX]

There are a few threads over on TOS about Partizan 75 grain being a "poor man's TAP".

The only problem is that 75 grain Partizan is hard to find too.

Ok, I'm acronym challenged - TOS?

[Iraqgunz]

TOS= The Other Site aka AR15.com aka BARF15.com.

Ok, I'm acronym challenged - TOS?