HSM 204 ammunition?

[Mark M.]

Has anybody ever use the HSM ammunition? looking at some for my AR 204 ruger, they offer it with 35 and 40 grain Berger bullets, just wondered if anybody has used it and what the accuracy was like, and any other thoughts or comments, thanks.

 

[MrMajestic]

I used their .222 stuff when I was raising the kids and no time for reloading. It shot very well and the price was right.

 

[Ruddy]

I have used both the 35 and 40's and they both shoot great. I reload with the 35's and by chance the velocity is just a little over the HSM, I keep a box or two of the HSM around just in case I run low on reloads and don't have time to load some but want to go hunt. The POI is almost identical, close enough that I don't need to worry on groundhogs, fox, or coyotes.

 

[McFred]

I didn't shoot it for groups on paper, but I got 3 for 3 on prairie dogs from a brand-new-to-me rifle out to 400 yards on a generic 7x scope. Seemed to work well enough for me. BTW the chamber was throated very long so the 40gr HSM had a long jump to the lands.