Fiocchi shotgun shells

Super-Dave · January 9, 2010, 09:27 PM

Are Fiocchi shotgun shells reliable enough for your home defense shotgun?

I know ever shotgun is different; however I was concerned about the quality and quality control of Fiocchi vs remington or winchester

5whiskey · January 9, 2010, 09:38 PM

I would rank Fiocchi in the same catagory as many American manufacturers. Fiocchi isn't like S&B and PRVI, they are REAL quality. The others I mentioned are ok as well, but I probably wouldn't go to them primarily for HD/SD. I would use them if I had to, though.

colostomyclown · January 9, 2010, 09:50 PM

good stuff

wnycollector · January 10, 2010, 07:03 AM

I have put hundreds of fiocchi low recoil 00 buck through my mav 88 with zero problems. Fiocchi is a steal for the quality vs price!

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Fiocchi isn't like S&B and PRVI, they are REAL quality.

+1 on that! I would also add wolf, nobel sport and rio to the list of 2nd tier shotgun ammo manufacturers!

hoytinak · January 10, 2010, 07:11 AM

I prefer the Fiocchi in my 500 over most other's I've tried. It gets a steady diet of their low recoil 00 buck and it's always been good to it. I like it cause it's reliable and cheap enough that I can practice with the same ammo I keep in it.

Lee Lapin · January 10, 2010, 12:35 PM

Funny. I thought Missouri was in America...

The box of Fiocchi 12HV00BK I'm looking at clearly says

LOADED IN THE USA
FIOCCHI OF AMERICA, INC.
OZARK, MO 65721

It's as good as any other 'big name' ammo- it IS big name ammo IMHO.

lpl

Cooperhawk · January 10, 2010, 12:38 PM

Yep, made in USA.
good stuff and I reload them al the time too.

oneounceload · January 10, 2010, 12:39 PM

Fiocchi, as mentioned, is made here, as are Kemen and Rio. They all make a variety of products for a variety of uses. Fiocchis are well thought of in the shotgun target realm, and their Golden Pheasant loads are considered by many to be THE best load for those wily ringnecks

BigJimP · January 10, 2010, 01:41 PM

We had this discussion last week - but I see a fair number of problems with 12ga Fiocchi shells around my club - primarily with shells sticking in chambers and not ejecting.

I don't trust them for target shells or in the field.

I will continue to rely on Remington for Target shells and in the field. I don't buy Tactical ammo - so I don't have any experience with their tactical shells.

RUT · January 10, 2010, 05:11 PM

I use Fiocchi almost exclusively for clay shooting, and I've never had a problem of any kind with them. I wouldn't hesitate to use them for H.D.

5whiskey · January 10, 2010, 11:14 PM

Well gawlee. I didn't know Fiocchi manufactured in the USA. Probably been here for some time, too, now haven't they.

Oh well, thanks for the correction.

January 9, 2010, 09:27 PM	#1
Super-Dave Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 795	Fiocchi shotgun shells Are Fiocchi shotgun shells reliable enough for your home defense shotgun? I know ever shotgun is different; however I was concerned about the quality and quality control of Fiocchi vs remington or winchester __________________ If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. George Orwell

January 10, 2010, 12:35 PM	#6
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	Funny. I thought Missouri was in America... The box of Fiocchi 12HV00BK I'm looking at clearly says LOADED IN THE USA FIOCCHI OF AMERICA, INC. OZARK, MO 65721 It's as good as any other 'big name' ammo- it IS big name ammo IMHO. lpl __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.

January 10, 2010, 12:38 PM	#7
Cooperhawk Member Join Date: June 2, 2009 Location: South of Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 52	Yep, made in USA. good stuff and I reload them al the time too. __________________ VFW LEGION NRA U S ARMY Viet Nam 65-66 FAA AIR TRAFFIC (RETIRED)

January 9, 2010, 09:38 PM	#2
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,657	I would rank Fiocchi in the same catagory as many American manufacturers. Fiocchi isn't like S&B and PRVI, they are REAL quality. The others I mentioned are ok as well, but I probably wouldn't go to them primarily for HD/SD. I would use them if I had to, though.

January 9, 2010, 09:50 PM	#3
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	good stuff

January 10, 2010, 07:11 AM	#5
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I prefer the Fiocchi in my 500 over most other's I've tried. It gets a steady diet of their low recoil 00 buck and it's always been good to it. I like it cause it's reliable and cheap enough that I can practice with the same ammo I keep in it.

January 10, 2010, 12:39 PM	#8
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Fiocchi, as mentioned, is made here, as are Kemen and Rio. They all make a variety of products for a variety of uses. Fiocchis are well thought of in the shotgun target realm, and their Golden Pheasant loads are considered by many to be THE best load for those wily ringnecks

January 10, 2010, 01:41 PM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	We had this discussion last week - but I see a fair number of problems with 12ga Fiocchi shells around my club - primarily with shells sticking in chambers and not ejecting. I don't trust them for target shells or in the field. I will continue to rely on Remington for Target shells and in the field. I don't buy Tactical ammo - so I don't have any experience with their tactical shells.

January 10, 2010, 05:11 PM	#10
RUT Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2004 Location: NH, USA Posts: 812	I use Fiocchi almost exclusively for clay shooting, and I've never had a problem of any kind with them. I wouldn't hesitate to use them for H.D.

January 10, 2010, 11:14 PM	#11
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,657	Well gawlee. I didn't know Fiocchi manufactured in the USA. Probably been here for some time, too, now haven't they. Oh well, thanks for the correction.