Mixing ammo?

[Arkangel86]

Forgive me if this is a noob question, but im still a relatively new shooter.

I have both 55gr XM193 rounds and 62gr XM855 tracer rounds for my AR-15

Is it safe to mix them? Such as a tracer every 3rd round or 2 tracer at the beginning 2 at the end?

Thanks for the help

[Vicious_138]

i do believe that tracer rounds are illegal in CA...

12301. (a) The term "destructive device," as used in this chapter,
shall include any of the following weapons:
(1) Any projectile containing any explosive or incendiary material
or any other chemical substance, including, but not limited to, that
which is commonly known as tracer or incendiary ammunition, except
tracer ammunition manufactured for use in shotguns.

[Chief-7700]

They are a big NO NO and there is no bad boy hand slapping involved.
If your avatar is an indication of your profession you should know better.

[Kodemonkey]

They are a big NO NO and there is no bad boy hand slapping involved.
If your avatar is an indication of your profession you should know better.

Maybe he needs it to set backfires

[Full Clip]

It's safe, just not legal.
Enjoy jail!

[Chief-7700]

Maybe he needs it to set backfires

No we have better toys for that.
Aerial Ignition Devices
Terra Torches
Drip Torches

[Arkangel86]

Really?

I wouldnt think they would sell it if it were illegal?


Just to confirm the M855 Green Tip is a tracer correct?

[FLIGHT762]

Yes, really. The current tracer for U.S. 5.56 ammo is the M-856. Do the tips of your XM-855 have a green tip or an orange tip. XM-855 should have a green tip. If they have an orange tip,you need to get rid of them.

[Arkangel86]

Green tip

[cgseanp1]

I'm no expert, but Tracers should have a redish/orange tip I think.

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/pName/20rds-556-federal-american-eagle-64gr-tactical-red-tracer/cName/223-556-fmj-ammo

Green Tip should be the "penetrator" stuff

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/products_id/5036

[FLIGHT762]

You're good to go then. To answer your original question, yes, it is safe to mix the two types of ammunition you described. Just be aware the two different ammo types may not have the exact same point of impact.

They may be very close, maybe not. You should try them both with your sight setting.

[Arkangel86]

Ok cool, so really there is no point to mix them then

Thanks for the help!

[joelogic]

No reason to mix as they would have different zeros.

[nimoZ]

But if they were CA legal and you actually had tracers, then loading every 5th or 10th round is great to see were your hitting at night - Just saying