S&W Brass

kerreckt · March 6, 2014, 01:37 PM

I have some .243 S&W brass. Does anyone know who manufactures the brass for S&W?

FrankenMauser · March 6, 2014, 01:48 PM

I don't believe I've seen S&W rifle brass before, but...
My experience says it is the lowest bidder.

I've seen S&W brass that was identical to S&B cases. I've seen S&W brass that was identical to Federal cases. I've seen S&W brass that was identical to Olin (Winchester) cases. And, down the line....

Sevens · March 6, 2014, 01:59 PM

I also didn't realize that Smith & Wesson ever had rifle ammo with their name stamped on it. But back in the 1980's (could have started in the late 70s?), Smith & Wesson did have a line of handgun ammunition, and it was produced by Fiocchi.

G_P · March 6, 2014, 04:32 PM

Not sure if this helps but this is what it says on a box of old (unknown exact age) box of S&W .38spl ammo.

Jim Watson · March 6, 2014, 04:44 PM

Years ago, a friend had a good supply of S&W brand .30-06. I recall it came from some contractor in Canada. I just had gotten a chronograph and it surprised us by making the advertised velocity in a standard rifle, which few factory loads do.

**Mike Irwin** · March 6, 2014, 07:35 PM

I think that S&W had an agreement with Fiocchi for their ammunition.

Generally our is not valuable other than for shooting.

Ozzieman · March 7, 2014, 07:02 PM

The store I worked in back in the 90s’ we got a bunch of the stuff in 38 with the Teflon hollow point bullets. I picked up a couple of boxes for my mother. They shot well out of a 36. I still have a couple of boxes, the photo is what I have in a speed loader for my wife’s gun.
I have no idea who made it.

**Mike Irwin** · March 8, 2014, 09:31 AM

'Teflon hollow point bullets.'

Nope.

Not Teflon.

Nylon.

S&W developed that round as a means of preventing leading in the bore while giving a bullet that would expand when fired in short-barreled guns. The lead is very soft.

It also helped cut down on lead pollution in ranges.

When S&W got out of the ammunition business they sold that round to Federal, giving birth to the Federal Nyclad round.

For years Nyclads were my first choice in rounds for my snubby revolvers.

G_P · March 8, 2014, 12:15 PM

I have some of those black coated .38's. They said "NYCLAD" on the box.

Ozzieman · March 8, 2014, 11:15 PM

Shows you how long ago it was, your right nylon.

March 6, 2014, 01:37 PM	#1
kerreckt Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2011 Location: SE VA. Posts: 216	S&W Brass I have some .243 S&W brass. Does anyone know who manufactures the brass for S&W?

March 6, 2014, 01:48 PM	#2
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I don't believe I've seen S&W rifle brass before, but... My experience says it is the lowest bidder. I've seen S&W brass that was identical to S&B cases. I've seen S&W brass that was identical to Federal cases. I've seen S&W brass that was identical to Olin (Winchester) cases. And, down the line.... __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 6, 2014, 01:59 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I also didn't realize that Smith & Wesson ever had rifle ammo with their name stamped on it. But back in the 1980's (could have started in the late 70s?), Smith & Wesson did have a line of handgun ammunition, and it was produced by Fiocchi. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 7, 2014, 07:02 PM	#7
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	The store I worked in back in the 90s’ we got a bunch of the stuff in 38 with the Teflon hollow point bullets. I picked up a couple of boxes for my mother. They shot well out of a 36. I still have a couple of boxes, the photo is what I have in a speed loader for my wife’s gun. I have no idea who made it. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe. Last edited by Ozzieman; February 12, 2017 at 06:28 PM.

March 8, 2014, 09:31 AM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	'Teflon hollow point bullets.' Nope. Not Teflon. Nylon. S&W developed that round as a means of preventing leading in the bore while giving a bullet that would expand when fired in short-barreled guns. The lead is very soft. It also helped cut down on lead pollution in ranges. When S&W got out of the ammunition business they sold that round to Federal, giving birth to the Federal Nyclad round. For years Nyclads were my first choice in rounds for my snubby revolvers. __________________ "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.

March 6, 2014, 04:32 PM	#4
G_P Member Join Date: January 4, 2014 Posts: 45	Not sure if this helps but this is what it says on a box of old (unknown exact age) box of S&W .38spl ammo.

March 6, 2014, 04:44 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Years ago, a friend had a good supply of S&W brand .30-06. I recall it came from some contractor in Canada. I just had gotten a chronograph and it surprised us by making the advertised velocity in a standard rifle, which few factory loads do.

March 6, 2014, 07:35 PM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	I think that S&W had an agreement with Fiocchi for their ammunition. Generally our is not valuable other than for shooting.

March 8, 2014, 12:15 PM	#9
G_P Member Join Date: January 4, 2014 Posts: 45	I have some of those black coated .38's. They said "NYCLAD" on the box.

March 8, 2014, 11:15 PM	#10
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Shows you how long ago it was, your right nylon. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

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