Thread: Hunting & Fishing branded 223

Has anyone got any insights re the Hunting &Fishing branded 223 ammo and how they preform with the tikka tx3 fluted 223 1:8

Shot great in mine, but noticed a couple of cases close to separating, one even snapped when I tried to bend it, so I stopped using it.

there is another thread about it somewhere...
someguys had crap results with it...
ingredients look same as belmont but results maybe not so much
the hornady 50 pack stuff is GREAT.

I believe it’s manufactured by belmont for them. I’ve got a pack here to test out some time (had a voucher to use..)

Did notice in the latest mailer they’ve put the price up from $50 a pack to $60.. 20% increase.

I was told it’s Belmont in H&F packaging. You may be able to see a very shallow dent on the case where semi auto ejection had dinged it. If there is that ding, it reinforces the fact the brass may have originated from nzdf, Same as Belmont. I bought a trial pkt from a reputable Tauranga shop. It came in their packaging and all cases had the telltale ejection mark. That 55 grain Stuff took the ‘X’ out of the bull at 100 yds, when put through my Howa 1:9 twist.

It's rebranded Belmont, dunno what era though

Originally Posted by StrikerNZ

I believe it’s manufactured by belmont for them. I’ve got a pack here to test out some time (had a voucher to use..)

Did notice in the latest mailer they’ve put the price up from $50 a pack to $60.. 20% increase.

Yip $60 is the price in H&F , hopefully the T3x likes it

Only h&for stuff I've seen had the headstamp adi 15 so its probably belmont as all the black ammo I've had from them used adi stamped brass with dates from 15 to 18.
The last tin I got was in shiny new brass marked odl so they must be making their own cases now.
It sort of gives an insight into the markup on ammunition when you compare the prices.

It will go well in your Tikka. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the results and I would guess you'll probably not bother buying anything else in future (other than Belmont, direct from them in Wanganui). Good 'bang for your buck' at the old prices. Sad to hear its gone up 20% Striker... bloody thieves.

I have used the HnF 223 ammo and it works alright. Similar to the PMC bronze stuff.
Like Micky Duck said, the Hornady boxes of 50 55gn soft point have been the best factory ammo in my CZ527.

I did find a few of the ADI cases pulled apart when putting through a resizing die.

If it’s the same as Broncos in Tauranga, then the BOP shop is waay cheaper; asking mid $40.

Originally Posted by Joe_90

I did find a few of the ADI cases pulled apart when putting through a resizing die.

I've had this issue too but was given some excellent advice by @grandpamac - might be worth looking into.

Originally Posted by planenutz

I've had this issue too but was given some excellent advice by @grandpamac - might be worth looking into.

Greetings All,
Thanks for the plug Planenutz. Looking at the first post in this thread I note that the H & F ammo is loaded in remanufactured cases. I would assume that these have been fired in a military semi or full auto and factory resized (remanufactured) prior to loading. Military rifles have roomy chambers so the brass can stretch a bit and then is resized to minimum when loaded the second time. When we pick the case up from the ground a good part of the case life has been used up. I don't think there is anything wrong with ADI brass, it's just the tough start in life that the cases get. Anyone looking for cartridges as a source of brass for reloading would be better buying some of the more expensive bulk new manufacture ammo like the Hornady mentioned above by Micky.
Having said that, a good part of my .223 brass is once fired 5.56 Lake City and Winchester picked up (literally) years ago. It has given no problems.
Regards Grandpamac.

You can buy brand new ADI brass, I use it

Is belmont, i tried some 55gr and 62gr in my howa .223 to see how it goes cos had no luck with other factory loads............. So ordered 1000 round tin of 62gr

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