Which American brand would you reach for? - Page 2

RETG · May 29, 2018, 02:23 PM

Depends...
Standard carry ammo is Winchester and never have had a problem. For hiking with my .40 I carry Buffalo Bore, for my .44 mag, I carry Corbon Hunter.

So honestly cannot pick a brand. However, I would say that if I truly needed to use my weapons for self-defense, any of the ammo listed would serve the purpose.

Ledslnger · May 29, 2018, 05:44 PM

Anything but Remmy!

PushPuller · May 30, 2018, 05:20 PM

What is it about the Remington everyone dislikes so much? I'm curious because iv used Remington intermittently for years and haven't had any issues other than its not the most accurate.

rodfac · May 30, 2018, 05:46 PM

I get great accuracy with Federal's American Eagle 115 gr FMJ 9mm offering...2-3" at 25 yds from my Sig, Glock, Ruger and Colt pistols...all of them! And...their 124 gr American Eagle FMJ is even better. It's my go-to when I need fresh reloading brass, and serves as a standard by which I judge my handloads. Rod

PushPuller · May 30, 2018, 05:57 PM

Quote:

I get great accuracy with Federal's American Eagle 115 gr FMJ 9mm offering...2-3" at 25 yds from my Sig, Glock, Ruger and Colt pistols...all of them! And...their 124 gr American Eagle FMJ is even better. It's my go-to when I need fresh reloading brass, and serves as a standard by which I judge my handloads. Rod

Iv found that American Eagle 124gr FMJ is easily the most accurate "budget" ammunition iv found yet. Its probably what ill order a case of next time I order one.

sparkyv · May 30, 2018, 07:41 PM

I almost voted Federal (CCI), since I shoot a lot of .22LR, but ultimately I went with Hornady. Great products, and a stand-up company.

sparkyv · May 30, 2018, 07:43 PM

Rats! I missed that part about "handguns".

Pathfinder45 · May 30, 2018, 07:51 PM

Variety causes competition for market share. Thus, with different choices, the various manufacturers must compete for your dollars in more than one way: Price, or Quality, or Both. I voted Winchester and Federal.

Charlie98 · May 30, 2018, 11:37 PM

Everything being equal, I'll buy RP, then CCI, then Federal, for generic ammos, if you are talking SD ammo, then it's CCI and Hornady in equal measure.

**Mike Irwin** · May 31, 2018, 08:15 AM

Winchester White Box has always been my go to for general range ammunition, but this past week I was shooting with friends and I ended up buying Federal aluminum cased .40 S&W ammo because they were out of Winchester.

I have to say I'm rather impressed with how well it shot.

5whiskey · May 31, 2018, 12:10 PM

I didn't vote, as it depends. Federal makes OK blasting ammo for pistol, and they have some semi-decent SD ammo. Federal rifle ammo is great, but the brass is garbage which sucks if you reload.

Winchester makes some good SD ammo for pistol. Their Ranger and Ranger T line are pretty darn good. Their WWB blasting ammo is... well it's cheap practice.

I don't have a favorite other than my reloads.

bn12gg · May 31, 2018, 07:42 PM

Federal aluminum cased .45 and 9 mm runs fine in my 1911's as well as my 9mm,s. And, the price. Is right. I am not a reloader-- maybe in the next life !

.02. David.

Buzzcook · May 31, 2018, 10:32 PM

I voted Hornady. I use their bullets and the ammo is good. But it would be more accurate to say I buy whatever is on sale.

I do have a problem with UMC, its real dirty, but even so a sale is a sale and cleaning a gun is something I do anyway.

tipoc · June 1, 2018, 10:20 AM

There is no way that I would or could limit myself to just one brand of ammo. Why? Even how could that be done? Now if my daddy owned the company and gave it away to me maybe but...

Maybe the question is really "what's your favorite ammo for handguns?" Well is it for practice? What kind of practice? drills? bullseye? Is the load for hunting? target work? self defense? What caliber? Revolver or semi?

I have more than one gun and I do different things with them. As a result there is more than one answer.

tipoc

scoobysnacker · June 8, 2018, 11:14 PM

I chose Blazer... it's not the best rd, but I actually prefer S&B for handguns and will use PPU for obscure calibers not otherwise available at decent prices.

Blazer Brass makes a nice consistent soft load at an affordable price.

jr24 · June 14, 2018, 03:28 PM

Carry HST, handload mostly Hornady

kenny53 · June 16, 2018, 06:26 PM

I buy whats on sale. Just bought Winchester last night.

Model12Win · June 16, 2018, 09:55 PM

M1 Garand.

O4L · June 16, 2018, 10:27 PM

For SD it's HST and Gold Dot, but I do have some old Remington +P+ JHP that's hotter than any other 9mm I can find.

For plinking I'm not too picky.

Drm50 · June 17, 2018, 06:51 PM

I don't shoot very much factory ammo in rifle or pistol. As far a factory performance they are all good. I choose Win 1st & Fed 2nd because of the brass.
Remington brass has less copper content and gets brittle faster. I do notice that
Win white box pistol ammo seems to be a lower grade brass than their premium
lines. Haven't loaded any yet to make a informed statement.

View Poll Results: Which brand would you select?
Remington	11	9.91%
Browning	2	1.80%
Speer	24	21.62%
Federal	55	49.55%
Winchester	25	22.52%
Hornady	33	29.73%
Blazer	5	4.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

May 29, 2018, 02:23 PM	#26
RETG Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2009 Location: Somewhere in Idaho, near WY Posts: 507	Depends... Standard carry ammo is Winchester and never have had a problem. For hiking with my .40 I carry Buffalo Bore, for my .44 mag, I carry Corbon Hunter. So honestly cannot pick a brand. However, I would say that if I truly needed to use my weapons for self-defense, any of the ammo listed would serve the purpose. __________________ I give MY OPINION (not often) based on many years shooting at, other than paper targets. I will not debate my experience vs. your experience based on dreams and "what ifs." I'm 73; I'm too damn old to care.

May 30, 2018, 05:46 PM	#29
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	I get great accuracy with Federal's American Eagle 115 gr FMJ 9mm offering...2-3" at 25 yds from my Sig, Glock, Ruger and Colt pistols...all of them! And...their 124 gr American Eagle FMJ is even better. It's my go-to when I need fresh reloading brass, and serves as a standard by which I judge my handloads. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

May 30, 2018, 07:41 PM	#31
sparkyv Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2015 Location: Deepinnaheartta,Texas Posts: 318	I almost voted Federal (CCI), since I shoot a lot of .22LR, but ultimately I went with Hornady. Great products, and a stand-up company. __________________ μολὼν λαβέ NRA Life Member

May 30, 2018, 07:43 PM	#32
sparkyv Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2015 Location: Deepinnaheartta,Texas Posts: 318	Rats! I missed that part about "handguns". __________________ μολὼν λαβέ NRA Life Member

May 29, 2018, 05:44 PM	#27
Ledslnger Member Join Date: March 20, 2018 Posts: 60	Anything but Remmy!

May 30, 2018, 05:20 PM	#28
PushPuller Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2018 Posts: 156	What is it about the Remington everyone dislikes so much? I'm curious because iv used Remington intermittently for years and haven't had any issues other than its not the most accurate.

May 30, 2018, 07:51 PM	#33
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Variety causes competition for market share. Thus, with different choices, the various manufacturers must compete for your dollars in more than one way: Price, or Quality, or Both. I voted Winchester and Federal.

May 30, 2018, 11:37 PM	#34
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	Everything being equal, I'll buy RP, then CCI, then Federal, for generic ammos, if you are talking SD ammo, then it's CCI and Hornady in equal measure. __________________ _______________ "I have this pistol pointed at your heart!" "That is my least vulnerable spot."

May 31, 2018, 08:15 AM	#35
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Winchester White Box has always been my go to for general range ammunition, but this past week I was shooting with friends and I ended up buying Federal aluminum cased .40 S&W ammo because they were out of Winchester. I have to say I'm rather impressed with how well it shot. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 31, 2018, 12:10 PM	#36
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	I didn't vote, as it depends. Federal makes OK blasting ammo for pistol, and they have some semi-decent SD ammo. Federal rifle ammo is great, but the brass is garbage which sucks if you reload. Winchester makes some good SD ammo for pistol. Their Ranger and Ranger T line are pretty darn good. Their WWB blasting ammo is... well it's cheap practice. I don't have a favorite other than my reloads. __________________ Support the NRA-ILA Auction, ends 03/09/2018 https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=593946

May 31, 2018, 07:42 PM	#37
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	Federal aluminum cased .45 and 9 mm runs fine in my 1911's as well as my 9mm,s. And, the price. Is right. I am not a reloader-- maybe in the next life ! .02. David.

May 31, 2018, 10:32 PM	#38
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	I voted Hornady. I use their bullets and the ammo is good. But it would be more accurate to say I buy whatever is on sale. I do have a problem with UMC, its real dirty, but even so a sale is a sale and cleaning a gun is something I do anyway.

June 1, 2018, 10:20 AM	#39
tipoc Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. Posts: 4,114	There is no way that I would or could limit myself to just one brand of ammo. Why? Even how could that be done? Now if my daddy owned the company and gave it away to me maybe but... Maybe the question is really "what's your favorite ammo for handguns?" Well is it for practice? What kind of practice? drills? bullseye? Is the load for hunting? target work? self defense? What caliber? Revolver or semi? I have more than one gun and I do different things with them. As a result there is more than one answer. tipoc __________________ 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger till you are ready to shoot. 4. Identify your target and know what is beyond it.

June 8, 2018, 11:14 PM	#40
scoobysnacker Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2015 Posts: 235	I chose Blazer... it's not the best rd, but I actually prefer S&B for handguns and will use PPU for obscure calibers not otherwise available at decent prices. Blazer Brass makes a nice consistent soft load at an affordable price.

June 14, 2018, 03:28 PM	#41
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	Carry HST, handload mostly Hornady

June 16, 2018, 06:26 PM	#42
kenny53 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: My back yard Posts: 971	I buy whats on sale. Just bought Winchester last night.

June 16, 2018, 09:55 PM	#43
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	M1 Garand.

June 16, 2018, 10:27 PM	#44
O4L Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2015 Posts: 646	For SD it's HST and Gold Dot, but I do have some old Remington +P+ JHP that's hotter than any other 9mm I can find. For plinking I'm not too picky.

June 17, 2018, 06:51 PM	#45
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,378	I don't shoot very much factory ammo in rifle or pistol. As far a factory performance they are all good. I choose Win 1st & Fed 2nd because of the brass. Remington brass has less copper content and gets brittle faster. I do notice that Win white box pistol ammo seems to be a lower grade brass than their premium lines. Haven't loaded any yet to make a informed statement.