Ammo question

[ke1234567]

My wife "encouraged" me to sell my firearms about 12 years ago, right before our first child was born. Now that I have two daughters, I have convinced her that owning at least a few is necessary...(you dads with daughters understand this)...

I recently started purchasing a few firearms, and got my first AR. I'm planning on shooting up at "A Place to Shoot" in Santa Clarita. I've purchased the following rounds on line:

1. Federal XM193 NATO 5.56 55gr FMJ (www.natchezss.com)
2. .223 Rem ARMSCOR USA 55 Grain FMJ Bullet (cheaperthandirt.com)

I've read that "metal jacketed" rounds are not allowed. I'm assuming that what I've purchased is "metal jacketed." Can someone educate me on this? Thanks in advance...and yes, I can't seem to stay off these forums now that I have an AR...

[pigpen66m]

Take a magnet to the projectile. If it sticks it's steel core or bi metal.

[HappyCamper781]

Those rounds are FMJ. You want to stay away from steel core rounds, most ranges don't allow them, but FMJ ammo is just fine.

[Kevin S]

Most ranges in SoCal don't allow "steel core"/"bi metal" ammo due to the possibility of it sparking and starting fires. Meaning instead of an all-lead projectile on the inside, there is a hunk of steel surrounded by lead.

"Metal Jacket" refers to the copper covering on the outside of the projectile. The vast majority of rifle ammunition has a copper ("metal") jacket.

The copper jacket isn't what's banned - as copper is too soft to create significant sparks.

Test your ammo by placing a magnet against the projectile. If it sticks, it's a no-go for most ranges. No stick, you're good.

[ke1234567]

Thanks guys. I think I'm okay with what I bought. Just don't want to have to buy ammo at some ranges. Amazing how prices have skyrocketed since the last time I owned a firearm.