Global Sports: The Benefits Of The Black Hills 5.56 77-GR OTM Loading

Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Benefits Of The Black Hills 5.56 77-GR OTM Loading

By Stephanie Skinner


Black Hills is an ammunition company well-known for the quality of its product. The addition of the Black Hills 5.56 77-GR OTM ammunition to the range demonstrates their commitment to increasing the standard and variety of their offerings. Those who think this is just another . 223 Remington round should think again.

In fact military specification rounds exceed the standard SAAMI specifications for the . 223 Remington and great caution should be used in making sure a rifle can handle them before switching. The newest military rounds use much heavier bullets than the original loadings with a resultant increase in pressures. If your rifle can handle it, the new loadings are really awesome.

This is a civilian version of a military cartridge designed to extend the useful range of the caliber to 700 yards. The match rating means it capable of sub-MOA accuracy in the right rifle. With this comes enhanced effectiveness against softer targets although its ability to penetrate harder targets might be reduced in consequence.

As a long-range varminter, this is a prime choice. It may be more affected by wind than preferred. Anyone who loves varminting but is put off by the tedious job of loading their own ammunition, this addition fills the need. Suitable mass-produced rounds of this quality and outstanding efficacy are hard to find.

In Africa it could be useful to thin out nuisance populations of monkeys, with good accuracy and more than enough power. Australians would find it deadly on rabbits, but a tad expensive and perhaps overly powerful for the task. As it tumbles on impact, over-penetration, except on very small game should not be an issue.

It would be best to confine use to smaller game, perhaps up to the coyote in size. Although the military might prefer wounding, responsible sports people prefer instant kills. Probably not good if the game is intended for eating, as too much meat will have to be discarded. As a niche cartridge, the black hills 5.56 77-gr otm is perfect.




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