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09-24-2010, 08:11 PM
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Shooting 230 grain FMJ ammo for target practice in a S&W 1911 in .45acp. Which would you rather have? Remington or Winchester?
I bought a large supply of each today. At this time, I cannot tell any difference in them. Accuracy is about the same but I only ran 25 or so of each down range.
Just wondering if others had an opinion.
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09-24-2010, 09:40 PM
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See if your gun shoots one better than the other.
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09-25-2010, 03:23 AM
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Even though I have shot far more W-W ammo in my life than R-P ammo, I have had far more case failures with the R-P brass. The only dead primer in factory ammo I have ever had was R-P, in a .223 cartridge. W-W brass holds up to more reloadings than R-P in my experience.
The only time I buy R-P brass or loaded ammo now is when it isn't made by anyone else, like .22 Remington Jet or .45 Auto Rim used to be.
If I have the choice between W-W, Federal and R-P, the R-P is consistently my third pick. In fact, it is fourth if Speer is thrown into the mix.
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09-25-2010, 11:17 AM
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I agree with Buff. It seems that Winchester's quality control is much better than Remington's. As far as accuracy, I can't tell much difference.
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09-25-2010, 01:02 PM
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No difference. Gat whatever's cheaper.
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09-25-2010, 07:03 PM
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Cheap doesn't mater if its not reliable.
I've had so many problems with R-P and had to return items for credit just too many times.
If it was free and said R-P on it, I would decline.
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09-26-2010, 11:51 AM
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Whichever is cheaper, I've never had and issue with either.
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09-26-2010, 11:55 PM
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I have shot several thousands of both over the years.
Never had any problems with either one.
I can say the same for Federal 230gr ball as well.
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09-27-2010, 05:01 PM
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Unless there is huge price difference, I would go with the Winchester. I have not had good luck with Remington ammunition over the years. Other than an occasional unprimed .22lr (Wildcat - promotional ammo) round, the Winchester stuff has been 100% for me. Federal is good stuff also.
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09-29-2010, 03:11 AM
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I've never had problems with Remington ammo, I'm surprised to hear so many complaints. I have bought more Remington over the years than Winchester because of availability and price. I like both as well as Federal and would use almost anything for practice ammo.
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