Which non American ammo brand would you reach for? - Page 2

bn12gg · May 16, 2018, 07:53 PM

Eh, I shoot the least expensive ammo that works in the gun (best ammo varies per gun). I do the same thing with my Jeep Wrangler fuel -- blow it down the barrel or blow it out the exhaust. $$ keep them down. Ammo -- gas have similarity imo.
.02. David.

Mosin44az · May 17, 2018, 11:02 PM

Magtech my choice, PMC and Aguila also good. Sellier & Bellot did not work in my old Ruger P95 which ran everything else perfectly for years. PPU seemed to have heavy primers causing failures to fire in my custom Model 66. Fiocchi seems to load pretty hot.

PushPuller · May 21, 2018, 06:52 PM

Just a quick update, Iv since starting this poll have shot roughly 200 rounds of Magtech 124gr, as well as some Fiocchi 124gr.

I would honestly have to say that the Magtech impressed me in the accuracy field, although it felt confusing some how. I seemed to have a bit more muzzle flip than I'm used to. The Fiocchi performed right in line with the PPU and S&B but did seem to be a bit cleaner.

I havnt gotten around to PMC yet simply because I got a box of PMC 230gr a couple weeks back for the 45s and after about 40 rounds quit shooting it because I was kind of worried that it was loaded hot. It was uncomfortable to shoot and felt completely different than anything iv ever experienced. this was between two different 1911s as well. An nobody carries the 9mm around here so I might just pass on PMC altogether.

CUBAN REDNECK · May 21, 2018, 07:51 PM

115 grain 9 MM S&B is good practice ammo.

WannabeMiculek · May 21, 2018, 08:03 PM

I've used Fiocchi and Aguila, extensively with only a couple problems. For competition its hard to beat (given the price point)

scoobysnacker · June 8, 2018, 11:08 PM

I'm genuinely torn on this one, as Sellier & Bellot is my overall preferred brand for 9mm.

For standard, common rounds S&B wins out. But I couldn't go without some of the calibers only PPU offers.

View Poll Results: Which would you choose if you could only choose one?
Sellier & Bellot	26	25.74%
Magtech	14	13.86%
Prvi Partizan (PPU)	16	15.84%
Fiocchi	31	30.69%
PMC	9	8.91%
Aguila	5	4.95%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

May 21, 2018, 08:03 PM	#30
WannabeMiculek Member Join Date: December 27, 2017 Location: south-east Arkansas Posts: 25	I've used Fiocchi and Aguila, extensively with only a couple problems. For competition its hard to beat (given the price point) __________________ Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast

May 16, 2018, 07:53 PM	#26
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	Eh, I shoot the least expensive ammo that works in the gun (best ammo varies per gun). I do the same thing with my Jeep Wrangler fuel -- blow it down the barrel or blow it out the exhaust. $$ keep them down. Ammo -- gas have similarity imo. .02. David.

May 17, 2018, 11:02 PM	#27
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,585	Magtech my choice, PMC and Aguila also good. Sellier & Bellot did not work in my old Ruger P95 which ran everything else perfectly for years. PPU seemed to have heavy primers causing failures to fire in my custom Model 66. Fiocchi seems to load pretty hot.

May 21, 2018, 06:52 PM	#28
PushPuller Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2018 Posts: 156	Just a quick update, Iv since starting this poll have shot roughly 200 rounds of Magtech 124gr, as well as some Fiocchi 124gr. I would honestly have to say that the Magtech impressed me in the accuracy field, although it felt confusing some how. I seemed to have a bit more muzzle flip than I'm used to. The Fiocchi performed right in line with the PPU and S&B but did seem to be a bit cleaner. I havnt gotten around to PMC yet simply because I got a box of PMC 230gr a couple weeks back for the 45s and after about 40 rounds quit shooting it because I was kind of worried that it was loaded hot. It was uncomfortable to shoot and felt completely different than anything iv ever experienced. this was between two different 1911s as well. An nobody carries the 9mm around here so I might just pass on PMC altogether.

May 21, 2018, 07:51 PM	#29
CUBAN REDNECK Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: SW FLORIDA Posts: 318	115 grain 9 MM S&B is good practice ammo.

June 8, 2018, 11:08 PM	#31
scoobysnacker Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2015 Posts: 235	I'm genuinely torn on this one, as Sellier & Bellot is my overall preferred brand for 9mm. For standard, common rounds S&B wins out. But I couldn't go without some of the calibers only PPU offers.