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Seeking a reliable steel-cased practice round for your trusty AR-15? Look no further than this Silver Bear .223. Silver Bear is made at the Barnaul plant in Russia, and is cased in Berdan-primed zinc-plated steel. The 55 grain Full Metal Jacket bullet has a lead core with a combination of copper and steel in the jacket. Silver Bear uses zinc to extend the shelf life of the ammo.
The company that manufactures Silver Bear manufactures sister brands Brown Bear and Golden Bear. Its origins date back to 1869 when Emperor Alexander I had them open up in St. Petersburg to produce ammunition cartridges for the state military until moving to Moscow during their revolutionary civil war. During World War II, to hinder the supply chain of the German invading forces, they moved the plant to Barnaul where it remains today.
The company that manufactures Silver Bear manufactures sister brands Brown Bear and Golden Bear. Its origins date back to 1869 when Emperor Alexander I had them open up in St. Petersburg to produce ammunition cartridges for the state military until moving to Moscow during their revolutionary civil war. During World War II, to hinder the supply chain of the German invading forces, they moved the plant to Barnaul where it remains today.
Customer Reviews
Good ammo for a good price
Review by MagDump29
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Fast shipping, qaulity ammo, runs great through my AR (Posted on 11/20/2016)
Good round but steel core.
Review by Chester
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These rounds worked well but just a heads up they have steel in the tip so some indoor ranges won't let you shoot them. (Posted on 10/25/2016)
Not real accurate.....
Review by Mario Jr.
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But it goes boom and ejects every time out of my KelTec SU16C
Granted I only fired about 60 rounds at a public range today.
Will get an update next weekend from after a long weekend at camp.....
Bulk Ammo rocks!!!!!
(Posted on 9/15/2016)
Granted I only fired about 60 rounds at a public range today.
Will get an update next weekend from after a long weekend at camp.....
Bulk Ammo rocks!!!!!
(Posted on 9/15/2016)
Awesome
Review by Ken
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Fast delivery and great ammo (Posted on 8/18/2016)
better than expected
Review by colt ar man
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Very good ammo for the price and ease of ordering and receiving my order was pleasant will order more soon for sure (Posted on 1/28/2015)
Great So Far
Review by Dave
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I ordered this ammo simply for shooting fun since 5.56 is more expensive. I've put a couple of hundred rounds of this through my S&W M&P 15 Sport without a hitch. For this price I get to shoot a lot of decent ammo. I did note that the .223 is a lighter load and the barrel doesn't get as hot like it does with the 5.56 and has less recoil. At the range I was hitting a steel torso silhouette at a couple of hundred yards consistently with it, and I liked that.
I do like Bulk Ammo and have made a few orders from them and they ship when they say they will and it gets here when they say it will and I'm happy with the prices. (Posted on 11/20/2014)
I do like Bulk Ammo and have made a few orders from them and they ship when they say they will and it gets here when they say it will and I'm happy with the prices. (Posted on 11/20/2014)
More bang less bucks
Review by Matt
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Been doing business with these folks for years now, always the same, fair prices and fast shipping. Been shooting Bear ammo for years also can't go wrong with any of it. I usually get the lacured cases, but this was on sale.
Not high enough presure to run my 20" AR. BUT runs great in carbines! (Posted on 6/9/2014)
Not high enough presure to run my 20" AR. BUT runs great in carbines! (Posted on 6/9/2014)
Great performance at a Bargain price.
Review by Ronin47
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First time to use it. Very clean unlike the other Russian ammo (Tula). Great price for its performance. (Posted on 6/1/2014)
Cheap but reliable
Review by Rufio
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Bought my first AR-15 (Spike's Tactical/Dragon Fire Armory) at a Florida gunshow after returning home from Afghanistan. Purchased this ammo for the price and based on reviews from other sites. Took it to the range and it performed flawlessly. If your range allows you to shoot the steel cased ammo (Silver Bear, Wolf, TulAmmo, etc.), then definitely give this a try if you haven't already. (Posted on 5/12/2014)
Good Product
Review by SeaWolf
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Not bad for the price. No issues. (Posted on 6/5/2012)
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Product Question and Answer
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Q: Corrosive yes or no
Posted On: 6/6/2016 By: Jason
A: Hello Jason!
This Silver Bear ammunition is new manufacture. As a result, it is loaded with all non-corrosive components.
Q: is .223 Ammo by Silver Bear - 55gr FMJ reloadable
Posted On: 3/30/2014 By: Richard Reed
A: Hello Richard,
No, these 55gr. FMJ rounds by Silver Bear in .223 are not reloadable. They have steel cases, not brass.
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You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. You can simply remove the item from your cart.
You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. You can simply remove the item from your cart.