Great Deal on .223 Brass
Back in the spring we first reported that Wideners.com was stocking the excellent Guatemalan IMG brass. We’ve confirmed that supplies of BRAND NEW IMG .223 brass are still available for the very low price of $49/500 or $95/1000, item 556GUPB. IMG brass is quality stuff. This editor has personally put thousands of rounds of IMG ammo through ARs without no failures.
IMG brass is made on American (Olin) machinery that was transported to Guatemala to provide ammunition for the military. This is a great choice for varminters who need large quantities of uniform, low-cost brass. The case mouths are even chamfered. Average case capacity of IMG brass is 30.1 grains, the same as Hornady and Winchester commercial. The IMG brass is brand new 5.56 NATO-spec brass (not seconds). However, please note the flash holes are slightly smaller than domestic brass. You should have no issues with ignition (since the flash hole is still larger than 220 Russian or 6BR brass), but you may have to adjust your load slightly.
Primer flash hole off-center?
Editor: That has not been my experience with this brass. The cartridge in the photo was photographed slightly off-axis (not straight-on) which may create the appearance of a non-centered flash hole.
Bought 500, flash-holes were way off center on a lot of them.
Yes, I’ve noticed the flash holes are smaller. Maybe it doesn’t affect accuracy, but its a pain for reloading. I’ve had a great deal of difficulty depriming since the pin keeps getting stuck in the hole. I also broke a pin too.