Author Topic: Natec PCA Spectrum ammo??? (Read 2038 times)

myarmor · « **on:** July 01, 2005, 07:50:09 AM »

Here it is:
http://www.natec-us.com/products.php
Polymer cased ammo. I read about this about a year ago, I guess it is more availible now, Natchez is selling it.
What do you guys think?

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:28:57 AM »

interesting ..but not reloadable....I've never seen any in person or at the range... :?

Varminter · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:32:07 AM »

Interesting, i heard about these last fall. I would try a box of the 55 gr. 223s if i could order them (down with Natchez) How do these cost?

myarmor · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:49:24 AM »

Yeah I know a lot of people hate Natchez, but we won't get into that here.
They sale them loaded with different bullets from cheap FMJ's( $3.39)
to Serria BlitzKing ($ 8.19)
I think I will give the cheapo 223 FMJ's a try. I am curious to see how they would perform in a Handi.

rbjaw · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2005, 09:22:43 AM »

do not use in a ar-15 as bottom pulls off is what i was told.... i would try a box but i imagine your in the wolf accuracy dept. let us know the good or bad.

jaw :wink:

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2005, 11:36:14 AM »

I've seen lots of the composite cartridges littering the range, jerks just leave it just like the other non-reloadable cases! As if it was gonna bio-degrade or something!!! :evil:

Tim

myarmor · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2005, 11:39:49 AM »

Quote from: quickdtoo

I've seen lots of the composite cartridges littering the range, jerks just leave it just like the other non-reloadable cases! As if it was gonna bio-degrade or something!!! :evil:

Tim

Plastic and steel. But brass-no where in sight........

Mitch in MI · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2005, 01:37:12 PM »

Quote from: myarmor

Plastic and steel. But brass-no where in sight........

The last time I went to a public (Department of Natural Resources) range, some bozo and his little kid shagged our brass right from under our benches while we were pinning up another set of targets. I learned to grab the brass before leaving my shooting station. (I also learned that I really didn't like public shooting ranges)

Varminter · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2005, 03:46:55 PM »

I wouldn't mind trying a box of each but i have no way of purchasing them considering I'm in TN. Is there any other place that sells them?

myarmor · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2005, 04:20:17 AM »

Here is 3:
www.outdoordistributors.com/outdoor/ammo.html
Go to search at the bottom of the page and type in Natec under ammunition.
I really like this site-
http://www.ammunitionstore.com/pricelist_ammo.htm#223_55
lastly-
http://www.outdoor-source.com
Look under ammunition, centerfire.

Varminter · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2005, 06:25:44 AM »

Thanks. It looks like i'm gonna be trying some new ammo for my 223. I'll prolly buy 1 of each except for the 69gr.

myarmor · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:15:17 AM »

Yeah those 69gr ones will probably fly everywhere. But we might have some luck with the 55's. Keep us informed whenever you try them, I'll do the same.

Varminter · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:18:48 AM »

Will do. It may be awhile before i get a chance to try them. I'm working on another project right now and don't really have time to experiement with new ammo for the 223 right now.

Got a brush gun project goin. :grin: Can't wait till i my 44 back. Having it cut down to 17" and then it's gonna be reamed to 445 supermag. :grin:

myarmor · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:22:55 AM »

Man that will be one killer brushgun indeed. Good luck with your project, I am curious to see how that goes as well.
These are probably the funnest rifles I own, you can tinker yourself to death with them trying stuff. I like that.

Varminter · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:25:09 AM »

Same here i like that as well. And if you mess something up you don't freak out like you would on a $800 ruger or remington.

myarmor · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:30:47 AM »

True. Only a $40-100 barrel usually, unless you buy it off eBay

Varminter · « **Reply #16 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:35:12 AM »

Exactly. I've sold a couple on ebay and they have been very exciting to watch especially when you watch one jump for $100 to $150 with 45 seconds left on the auction :grin:

myarmor · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2005, 01:57:29 PM »

Though not really a Range Report, heres more like an update. I ordered a box of FMJ 55gr Natec ammo, and got to shoot a couple today. My range again being 120 yards.
First shot, didn't see a whole in the paper. Curious, as my 223 Ultra is sighted in for 1 to 1 1/2 high with most 55gr bullets. So I took another shot...nothing.
I was begining to think that something might possibily be wrong with my rig. So I loaded up a few 55gr WWB FMJ's. Shot 3 in succesion. Got 2 shots off under a quarter inch, with my little flyer opening it up to a 3/4" group. So I fired again, but this time at the bottom target. took 2 more shots at the bottom....needless to say I found where my shots went.
10" HIGH!!! :eek: And about 2" apart. Crazy. From being sighted with WWB 45grJHP at 2" to 2"1/4 high, then shooting WWB 55gr FMJ's at 1- 1 1/2, then these hitting at 10 inches high????Weird. I want to try again next time and see if they can group.
Though I don't have high expectations for this ammo so far.

myarmor · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2005, 10:19:23 AM »

BUMP.
Just wondering what you guys might believe the reason for a 10 inch climb from my regular zero?

poncaguy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 28, 2005, 08:40:02 AM »

I have some of this ammo, won't chamber in any (3) of my 223's....too large

myarmor · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2005, 06:21:31 PM »

Strange. As is the idea of plastic cased ammunition. Every round has locked up tight and came out smooth of mine.
Going tomorrow to try this stuff again...and I do say try

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