ruger ultralight 223 factory ammo

single shot · 09-23-2009, 07:16 PM

I have a chance to do some trading and end up with a like new Ruger ultralight w/ walnut stock and chambered in 223. I'm a Ruger fan but have only owned the pistols, 10/22 and #3 single shot rifle. I'm pretty sure i'll love this rifle and it's had a trigger job by the best gunsmith in our area. Any of you who have one of these - where would you start on finding factory ammo that the gun likes? I tend to shoot Hornady and Winchster a lot. Where would you start in a 40grn and where would you start in a 55grn. Thought I may save some money if I could come up with a trend from folks who own this weapon.

jrswanson1 · 09-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Since you are running a .223 bolt gun, stay away from 5.56 NATO ammo. I know it's cheap, but your rifle is NOT designed for it. Pressure is higher and they're really not healthy for your bolt gun. That said, I've gotten good results with Federal Match ammo in 52gr HPBT.

Jim

DaTeacha · 09-24-2009, 12:17 PM

There isn't a whole lot of choice of ammo in .223 around here. Remington can be found, but most of the stuff I see is PMC.

single shot · 09-27-2009, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the input, I'll try the federal if I can get it.

09-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
single shot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.E. Oklahoma Posts: 105	ruger ultralight 223 factory ammo I have a chance to do some trading and end up with a like new Ruger ultralight w/ walnut stock and chambered in 223. I'm a Ruger fan but have only owned the pistols, 10/22 and #3 single shot rifle. I'm pretty sure i'll love this rifle and it's had a trigger job by the best gunsmith in our area. Any of you who have one of these - where would you start on finding factory ammo that the gun likes? I tend to shoot Hornady and Winchster a lot. Where would you start in a 40grn and where would you start in a 55grn. Thought I may save some money if I could come up with a trend from folks who own this weapon.

09-23-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,098	Since you are running a .223 bolt gun, stay away from 5.56 NATO ammo. I know it's cheap, but your rifle is NOT designed for it. Pressure is higher and they're really not healthy for your bolt gun. That said, I've gotten good results with Federal Match ammo in 52gr HPBT. Jim

09-24-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,915	There isn't a whole lot of choice of ammo in .223 around here. Remington can be found, but most of the stuff I see is PMC. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

09-27-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
single shot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N.E. Oklahoma Posts: 105	Thanks for the input, I'll try the federal if I can get it.