A question about ammo

HannibalTheCrow · November 28, 2006, 09:51 PM

I have been buying Winchester Black Box 147grain 9mm HP at my local gun store for $18 for a box of 20.........as I was walking through Wal-Mart tonight I notice they carry handgun ammo and just out of curiousity I asked them how much their ammo is.

The man told me that Winchester White Box 147grain 9mm HP's are $15 for a box of 100. Is this like really junky, use at your own risk, crap ammo or what.

Just thought I would ask..........please dont think I am stupid.

Thanks for answering

HannibalTheCrow

TheBluesMan · November 28, 2006, 10:21 PM

I have been using nothing but Winchester White Box (WWB) in my CZ75 for years. I've never had a problem that was the fault of the ammo.

It is dirty though, so if you're not one to clean your guns very often, you might want to find a cleaner burning ammo.

Also, I've never seen a bulk box of WWB at Wal Mart that was hollow point (HP); it is FMJ.

Hope this helps.

-Dave

Trip20 · November 28, 2006, 10:22 PM

Winchester White Box (WWB) is not considered "carry ammo" or self-defense ammo. Most use it for target practice. Some claim its dirty, others think it's fine.

It's FMJ ammunition, not HP ammo as you're used to purchasing.

Most HP ammo is more expensive than FMJ ammo which is why you're noticing such a difference in price between your usual ammo, and the Walmart variety.

Another alternative to WWB is Blazer ammunition.

pumpkinheaver · November 29, 2006, 09:40 PM

The wal marts around here carry wwb hollow point ammo. I buy and carry wwb 230 Jhp .45 acp. My kimber loves the stuff. They also have 147gr FMJ and JHP for the 9mm.

MisterPX · November 30, 2006, 10:33 PM

Your Wally carries 100rnd packs of 147 HP?

Anyhow, the SXT's and the WWB HP's are 2 different bullets.

Red Tornado · December 1, 2006, 01:04 PM

My Wal-Mart also carries the WWB 147gr HP. It's been perfectly reliable and is in my bedside pistol. Do I think it's the best option? Not necessarily, however, it's better than 115 gr. FMJ, which is also...adequate.

However, I live in an extremely safe area, so any gun is more than I should ever need. If I lived in the city, I'd have 185gr Gold Dots in my 1911, right beside my 12 gauge loaded with double-aught buck. As it is, I don't even feel that I really need a loaded pistol handy, but.....better safe than sorry.
RT

Average Joe · December 2, 2006, 04:34 PM

It works for me.

November 28, 2006, 09:51 PM	#1
HannibalTheCrow Member Join Date: November 23, 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 31	A question about ammo I have been buying Winchester Black Box 147grain 9mm HP at my local gun store for $18 for a box of 20.........as I was walking through Wal-Mart tonight I notice they carry handgun ammo and just out of curiousity I asked them how much their ammo is. The man told me that Winchester White Box 147grain 9mm HP's are $15 for a box of 100. Is this like really junky, use at your own risk, crap ammo or what. Just thought I would ask..........please dont think I am stupid. Thanks for answering HannibalTheCrow

November 28, 2006, 10:21 PM	#2
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	I have been using nothing but Winchester White Box (WWB) in my CZ75 for years. I've never had a problem that was the fault of the ammo. It is dirty though, so if you're not one to clean your guns very often, you might want to find a cleaner burning ammo. Also, I've never seen a bulk box of WWB at Wal Mart that was hollow point (HP); it is FMJ. Hope this helps. -Dave __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

November 29, 2006, 09:40 PM	#4
pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 294	The wal marts around here carry wwb hollow point ammo. I buy and carry wwb 230 Jhp .45 acp. My kimber loves the stuff. They also have 147gr FMJ and JHP for the 9mm. __________________ Just because your paranoid don't mean they aint out to get ya.

November 28, 2006, 10:22 PM	#3
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	Winchester White Box (WWB) is not considered "carry ammo" or self-defense ammo. Most use it for target practice. Some claim its dirty, others think it's fine. It's FMJ ammunition, not HP ammo as you're used to purchasing. Most HP ammo is more expensive than FMJ ammo which is why you're noticing such a difference in price between your usual ammo, and the Walmart variety. Another alternative to WWB is Blazer ammunition.

November 30, 2006, 10:33 PM	#5
MisterPX Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2006 Location: Amerika's Doyleland Posts: 809	Your Wally carries 100rnd packs of 147 HP? Anyhow, the SXT's and the WWB HP's are 2 different bullets.

December 1, 2006, 01:04 PM	#6
Red Tornado Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 226	My Wal-Mart also carries the WWB 147gr HP. It's been perfectly reliable and is in my bedside pistol. Do I think it's the best option? Not necessarily, however, it's better than 115 gr. FMJ, which is also...adequate. However, I live in an extremely safe area, so any gun is more than I should ever need. If I lived in the city, I'd have 185gr Gold Dots in my 1911, right beside my 12 gauge loaded with double-aught buck. As it is, I don't even feel that I really need a loaded pistol handy, but.....better safe than sorry. RT

December 2, 2006, 04:34 PM	#7
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	It works for me.