Dharris89 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/obama-outlaw-223-ammunition-executive-action/ This will be interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Did not read do not need to read. WILL NOT HAPPEN. will a mod close this discussion is over. Seriously though they couldn't even pass a magazine count limit nationally. Do you think banning an entire cartridge style would happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Funny that a blog on cheaperthandirt.com is telling you to stock up on the ammo, and then they do this... http://i.imgur.com/u2Jywca.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Did not read do not need to read. WILL NOT HAPPEN. will a mod close this discussion is over. Seriously though they couldn't even pass a magazine count limit nationally. Do you think banning an entire cartridge style would happen? Maybe you should read it. It's not something that needs to "pass" or be voted on. This is the BATFE redefining what they consider armor piercing ammunition. The BATFE is accepting comments until March 16, 2015. There will be no vote on this, they've already stated their intent and it will be law. 5.56 ammo will still be available, just not m855/ss109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lag wagon Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Funny that a blog on cheaperthandirt.com is telling you to stock up on the ammo, and then they do this... CTD has never proven themselves to be price-gouging fear mongers... :grin2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Maybe you should read it. It's not something that needs to "pass" or be voted on. This is the BATFE redefining what they consider armor piercing ammunition. The BATFE is accepting comments until March 16, 2015. There will be no vote on this, they've already stated their intent and it will be law. 5.56 ammo will still be available, just not m855/ss109 That was why I posted it. I don't like CTD but it was where I saw the article. The point was Mr. Pres wants to bypass any vote. I know all 223 will not go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 My comment was directed at Jerrodh saying it would not happen, when it indeed is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 This has been getting more talk over the last few weeks. It's nothing any of us are going to change or know how to. We can just hope it does not go into effect. If the base of the argument is armor piercing, that is going to be pretty vague and could include many other calibers. I understand the M855's ability. If they get this to happen, look for the 5.7x28 and 7.62x39 to be targeted next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Lol CTD.... Wish those gougers would burn to the ground... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Funny that a blog on cheaperthandirt.com is telling you to stock up on the ammo, and then they do this... http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/210/119/9b3.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I don't see current ammo prices getting much cheaper than it is now, there is nowhere for it to go but up. I'll be stocking up, if a ban happens it'll be worth a lot, just like during the Sandy scare. If it doesn't happen, it'll be worth what I payed for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 can we have 22lr back yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lag wagon Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Seriously though... Does anyone have a compelling argument for XM855 against XM193 (55gr)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Seriously though... Does anyone have a compelling argument for XM855 against XM193 (55gr)? Do you have one for Xm193? Ive shot both into similar light body armor, they go through. The link above shows it as well. I can show you a 3/8th metal plate the xm193 cuts through like butter. As the link says, the ATF is over stepping the intended phrasing of the bill. The guy says to contact the ATF and make them explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be more worried about this being used as a test the waters type deal to see how much they can take or bend the law. Its just your standard end around dirty political play by a certain portion of our .gov, would you expect anything less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 WOLF GOLD, DOG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I guess I am sitting on a gold mine right now. lol Lucky I stocked up when prices dropped a few months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 WOLF GOLD, DOG! Good shit!!!! Just wish Vances would start carrying wolf gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 look for the 5.7x28 FN will be pissed. and 7.62x39 And this will be an easy sell, because AK are more scary looking than AR and there's plenty of footage showing misuse, from saudi weddings to russian dash cams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I've been reading up on this today, but I'm still too much of a layman to understand the repercussions. Can someone educate me on some things? What's the difference between SS109/M855 and the other kinds of 5.56 rounds that won't be banned? Why is there currently an exemption (there is, right?) for SS109/M855, but no exemption (because it's not needed?) for other rifle rounds that can pierce standard body armor and can be fired from these sorts of "pistols." That is to say, what I'm hearing is that because there are AR-15 pistols, any rifle round can potentially be banned because they'll all go through armor, but the SS109/M855 is currently being discussed because it's sale has been permitted under some kind of exemption. Why was an exemption required for this round and not for any other rifle rounds? Presumably an AR-15 pistol can be chambered for pretty much any size, right? Or am I misunderstanding something? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 SS109/M855 has been USGI for quite awhile now, and is designed with a mostly lead core with a hardened penetrator in the tip of the bullet to give better performance. A bulk of the surplus ammo available is this type, and banning it significantly reduces the amount of ammo available to the public. It still goes bang when you shoot it, but if shooting steel plates will dimple the target slightly instead of just splatting against it. It is generally high quality ammo and recently sold around 32-35 cents/round. The underlying issue is that the BATFE is changing its mind on something it already ruled on, and not for the first time in the last few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 The underlying issue is that the BATFE is changing its mind on something it already ruled on, and not for the first time in the last few months. Agreed. I could not find any mention of a vote. If this goes through it is a slippery slope of what comes next? Plus no one "wins" if this succeeds. Consumers, hunters, etc lose a good product. Businesses that count on the surplus market suffer and so do retailers who will no longer be able to sell it. Even if it was not 223, this is a bad sign with a gov't agency gets so big it goes back on its own ruling with minimal to no accountabiity for the fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I thought the video I posted did a good explanation of the what and the why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I thought the video I posted did a good explanation of the what and the why... Can you please summarize in eleventeen words or less? http://claimyourjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/screen-shot-2013-01-20-at-10-26-50-pm.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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