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NewbieAKguy
11-08-2010, 10:12 PM
Just got their email. Very interesting and I'm ready to give it a try.

http://www.hornady.com/store/Steel-Match-new

deth502
11-08-2010, 11:08 PM
steel cases for "major cost savings", yet still over $1/rnd for 308??

im glad i reload!

arcangel
11-12-2010, 03:16 PM
Isnt that what their TAP loadings were all about this whole time? I like their ammo a lot and have had good results with their 308 and 556. Will look into this new ammo when I get the cash to, whenever that may be. Hornady's 168gr MBTHP is a fantastic round.

raxar
11-12-2010, 03:42 PM
Isnt that what their TAP loadings were all about this whole time? I like their ammo a lot and have had good results with their 308 and 556. Will look into this new ammo when I get the cash to, whenever that may be. Hornady's 168gr MBTHP is a fantastic round.



I don't think the TAP ammo is steel cased, they just have a coating on the brass

AKTexas
11-12-2010, 03:48 PM
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=861113

Midway $41.99 for 50 rds .84/rd

Hornady match grade steel.I think I can reload for less.

Not really a savings.More wasteful IMHO.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=511237

Midway $9.49/20 rds .47/rd

Brown Bear good stuff.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=526199

Midway $10.29 per 20 rds .51/rd

Silver Bear good stuff.

arcangel
11-12-2010, 11:02 PM
Raxar, just took a Hornady TAP empty shell I have some of (308) and scratched the shit out of it pretty good. Steel.

RJ Shooter
11-12-2010, 11:43 PM
Remember, this isn't standard ammo, it's MATCH quality.

Of course you can get Russian and Surplus ammo for less, but it's not Match ammo... That's the point. It's not "plinking & bumping" ammo.

ubersoldate
11-13-2010, 12:23 AM
Remember, this isn't standard ammo, it's MATCH quality.

Of course you can get Russian and Surplus ammo for less, but it's not Match ammo... That's the point. It's not "plinking & bumping" ammo.

Exactly, and for those of us who own rifles that only eat m-grade, this hornady stuff looks interesting!

raxar
11-13-2010, 07:20 PM
Raxar, just took a Hornady TAP empty shell I have some of (308) and scratched the shit out of it pretty good. Steel.


all right, I thought I remembered an article from when they came out saying they were brass

deth502
11-14-2010, 03:53 AM
im pretty sure they are brass?? you mean those pretty black chrome cases, right?

did you check it with a magnet, arcangel?

O.S.O.K.
11-14-2010, 11:36 AM
Hornady TAP is brass cased. I have some right here and just checked with magnets - plus there are some rub spots on the case that are brass.

AKTexas
11-14-2010, 01:10 PM
Remember, this isn't standard ammo, it's MATCH quality.

Of course you can get Russian and Surplus ammo for less, but it's not Match ammo... That's the point. It's not "plinking & bumping" ammo.

Good for non reloaders I guess.

raxar
11-14-2010, 08:12 PM
OK, I have an ad for TAP sitting right in front of me that says they have black, nickel covered brass cases



ME AM NOT DUMB LIKE YOU SAY!!

arcangel
11-15-2010, 02:14 AM
My bad, I guess I have the nickel plated since they arent black. Didnt have a magnet to check at the time either.