Rifle Ammo:
Rifles allowed to shoot at SoCo 3 Gun are semi autos chambered in .223, .300blk, 7.62x39, 7.62x51, and 30-06.
There are strict rules regarding rifle ammo.
*** Temporary for 2021 Season - We've relaxed rifle ammo restrictions temporarily during the ammo crunch. All .223/5.56, 7.62x39, and .308/7.61x51 is allowed as long as it is not armor piercing, tracer, or incendiary ammo. Steel case case & bimetal jackets will be allowed. ***
There are strict rules regarding rifle ammo.
*** Temporary for 2021 Season - We've relaxed rifle ammo restrictions temporarily during the ammo crunch. All .223/5.56, 7.62x39, and .308/7.61x51 is allowed as long as it is not armor piercing, tracer, or incendiary ammo. Steel case case & bimetal jackets will be allowed. ***
- Standard Full Metal (COPPER!) Jacketed ammo is allowed.
- No steel core, steel tip, penetrator, bimetal, armor piercing, incendiary, etc. ammo is allowed at matches.
- If a magnet sticks to it, it's not allowed.
- M855 "Green Tip" and SS109 5.56mm ammo is not allowed.
- M193 5.56 ammo is not allowed. It is too fast and causes damage to steel targets. (also... it's known to shorten the life of match barrels)
- TulAmmo, Wolf, Brown Bear, Herters, etc "Bimetal Jacketed" ammo is not allowed (Wolf Gold with copper only jacket is fine).
- If you're shooting an AK/SKS, look into Red Army Elite brass ammo, and Hornady ammo. They are allowed.
Pistol Ammo:
9mm, 40s&w, .45ACP, and 38sc are all allowed.
Again, no bimetal or steel jacketed ammo allowed.
Again, no bimetal or steel jacketed ammo allowed.
Shotgun Ammo:
Only LEAD birdshot is allowed.
#9-#6 Shot.
2 3/4" Shells ONLY.
1 1/8oz maximum load.
3 1/4 dram maximum power.
Slugs and buck shot are required to be lead.
#9-#6 Shot.
2 3/4" Shells ONLY.
1 1/8oz maximum load.
3 1/4 dram maximum power.
Slugs and buck shot are required to be lead.