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Nordeste · October 31, 2013, 01:42 PM

Hi all:

A friend of mine, who happens to be a shift supervisor in the local police, has experienced a few issues with this ammunition. Primers not detonating (a few), a couple of rounds with no primer at all... but the other day they had a squib during training.

The ammo in question is the Remington UMC semi-jacketed, leadless. The one that leaves bullet's lead tip exposed.

I'd like to know what your experience is with this ammunition. I had heard of problems with primers and bullet set back when chambering related to this ammo. This friend of mine is concerned, since this ammo is what they're being issued at work. He wants to send a report to the higher-ups and every bit of information will be useful.

Inputs appreciated.

October 31, 2013, 01:42 PM	#1
Nordeste Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2011 Location: Asturias, Spain Posts: 328	Remington UMC. Issues?. Hi all: A friend of mine, who happens to be a shift supervisor in the local police, has experienced a few issues with this ammunition. Primers not detonating (a few), a couple of rounds with no primer at all... but the other day they had a squib during training. The ammo in question is the Remington UMC semi-jacketed, leadless. The one that leaves bullet's lead tip exposed. I'd like to know what your experience is with this ammunition. I had heard of problems with primers and bullet set back when chambering related to this ammo. This friend of mine is concerned, since this ammo is what they're being issued at work. He wants to send a report to the higher-ups and every bit of information will be useful. Inputs appreciated.