Freedom Seed Catalog

Before buying ammo, you should watch this:

FMJ, why it's not the ammo you should be stocking up. Uncomfortable Truths

https://youtu.be/PUKKjHzcIuQ 

The military is limited by Hague conventions regarding expanding projectiles and supply chain concerns. They do not standardize on the BEST performing ammunition.

5.56 RIFLE AMMO

• Best vs Steel armor

  • 55gr M193 5.56

    1. Older Standard 5.56 US Military ammo

    2. High Speed FMJ / No Penetrator

• Best vs UHMWPE armor

  • M855 Green Tip

    1. Old Standard 5.56 US Military ammo

    2. Mild Steel Core Penetrator

    3. Inherently inaccurate

  • M855A1 EPR (Enhanced Performance Round)

    1. 62 Grain Solid Copper with a Hardened Steel Core Penetrator

    2. Current 5.56 Standard US Military ammo

    3. Hotter Charge and greater wear on Firearm

    4. Inherently inaccurate

• Best for Sniping/Hunting

  • 5.56 BTHP (Boat Tail Hollow Point) / OTM (Open Tip Match)

    1. Black Hills 77-grain Sierra MatchKing OTM (D556N9 or MK262 Mod 1-C)

       1. Weight: 77 grains

       2. Bullet Type: Open Tip Match (OTM)

       3. Muzzle Velocity (16-inch barrel): ~2700–2800 fps

    2. Winchester 5.56x45mm NATO 77-grain Open Tip Match (MK262 Mod 1)

       1. Weight: 77 grains

       2. Bullet Type: Sierra MatchKing Open Tip Match (OTM)

       3. Muzzle Velocity (16-inch barrel): ~2700 fps

    3. AAC 5.56x45mm NATO 77-grain Sierra MatchKing OTM

       1. Weight: 77 grains

       2. Bullet Type: Sierra MatchKing Open Tip Match (OTM)

       3. Muzzle Velocity (16-inch barrel): ~2700 fps

• DEFENSIVE NON-SHTF

  • 5.56 NATO SCS TUI - 55GR AMMO
    by Fort Scott Munitions
    Good Penetration w/ Hydrostatic energy dump
    Solid Spun Copper Spear Point
    Tumble Upon Impact
    24" barrel = 3426fps
    https://fortscottmunitions.com/collections/rifle-ammunition/products/5-56-nato-scs-tui-55gr-rifle-ammo-bulk-ammo

  • Hornady Critical Defense .223 - 55gr FTX
    Medium Penetration
    55gr poly-tipped FTX Hollow Point
    3240 fps
    1282 ft/lbs.

  • Nosler Varmageddon .223 Remington
    53 Grain Flat Base Tipped
    No Penetration
    3350 ft/s
    
    

9mm PISTOL AMMO

Penetrator/Defender

• 9MM+P LUGER TUI - 80GR AMMO Fort Scott Munitions

  1. 1564 fps

  2. Extreme Penetration

  3. Solid Spun Copper Spear Point

  4. Not as accurate as JHP/FMJ

  5. Tumble Upon Impact

  6. https://fortscottmunitions.com/products/9mm-p-luger-tui-80gr-handgun-ammo-bulk-ammo

DEFEAT 3A

• 6. 1. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLyla_Db-a0&ab_channel=TheChoppingBlock

          • Underwood loaded 9mm Lehigh 90 gr Extreme Defender = Fail

          • Velocity Tactics 80 grain Fort Scott solid copper = Pass

        • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fXLGOIkI4c&ab_channel=TacticalSht.Official

          • Fort Scott Spun Copper Tumble Upon Impact = Pass

        • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UtXbSMTN-o&ab_channel=PaulHarrell

          • Fort Scott 80 Grain Spun Copper Tumble Upon Impact = Pass

STOPPED BY UHMWPE 3A HARD ARMOR (PCC w/16inch barrel)

• https://youtu.be/JtUSHGtmdSM

  • Fort Scott 80 Grain Spun Copper Tumble Upon Impact = Fail

• 9mm Luger +P 115gr. Xtreme Penetrator® Solid Monolithic Hunting & Self Defense Ammo

  1. Extreme Penetration with fast Hydrostatic energy dump

  2. This is an Anti-Bear round. Overpenetration very likely.

  3. https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-p-115-grain-xtreme-penetrator 

• 9mm Luger +P 90gr. Xtreme Defender Solid Monolithic Self Defense Ammo

  1. Good penetration with fast Hydrostatic energy dump

  2. Not as much overpenetration risk on good hit.

  3. https://underwoodammo.com/9mm-luger-p-90gr-xtreme-defender-solid-monolithic-self-defense-ammo-816-1/

• 9mm Luger  Hornady Critical DUTY Tactical

  1. 135 Grain Handgun Ammo (for full size pistols)

     1. 1010 fps

  2. +P 135 Grain Handgun Ammo (for compact pistols)

  3. Good Penetration

  4. Expanding Hollow Point

• 9mm Luger Federal Personal Defense HST

  1. 124 Grain, HST Jacketed Hollow Point

  2. 1150 fps from a 4 inch barrel

LITTLE PENETRATION

• Hornady Critical Defense 9mm 115 Grain

  1. Reliable Expanding Hollow Point

  2. 1140 fps