Opinions on three ammo brands

GKC

GKC

US Veteran
Joined
Feb 19, 2010
Messages
5,138
Reaction score
5,259
Location
Texas
With the shortage of ammo, when I see some in a caliber I shoot, and at anything like a reasonable price, I buy it. Recently, I saw and bought some 9mm ammo, some of which I've never seen or heard of before (not that I know everything about ammo) figuring I could use it at the range, and save my "better" ammo for HD, SD, etc. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with Independence, Federal, and Sellier & Bellot ammo? I also bought some PMC Bronze, which I haven't used before but I read is good ammo.

Thanks.
 
Register to hide this ad
CTG_COLLECTOR said:
I've shot all four brands of ammo in 9mm and haven't had a single problem.
Click to expand...

Thanks! I just bought a new SD9VE, and I was thinking of using these boxes of ammo to break it in, along with a few rounds of Hornady. (I don't have a lot of Hornady left, and I can't find any to replace it.)
 
I really like PMC ammo, looks good, shoots VERY good!!!! I like to buy more PMC in the future!
 
Out of those choice's, Federal is going to be the best of them and the cleanest.

Eric
 
Federal is the only one of those mentioned that I have shot. Never any problems with them. I have heard good things about the other one's also just no personal experience.
 
They are all good. The S&B is the stinkiest. Not as in "bad ammo", just strong smell. I find the Independence to be the best value ammo I've ever used. Wish I could find more at the $9 per box I was getting it for only a few months ago. :(
 
zotzer said:
They are all good. The S&B is the stinkiest. Not as in "bad ammo", just strong smell. I find the Independence to be the best value ammo I've ever used. Wish I could find more at the $9 per box I was getting it for only a few months ago. :(
Click to expand...

I've never found any $9 ammo, even before the panic! It always amazes me how different prices are in different parts of the country. I always read about what others are paying in other places, for guns especially, and the prices are always higher here.

Thanks for all the replies...I'm going to go shooting!
 
For punching holes in paper I suppose you could use the cheapest brand. For self defense I would go with Federal, Winchester, Remington or CCI.
 
All work great... since its new, run 300+ rounds through for sufficient break in before you trust your life to it. Then you can start to shoot with your defense ammo. Make sure to train often with your defense weapon. I go to the range at least once every 2 weeks.
 
GKC said:
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with Independence, Federal, and Sellier & Bellot ammo? I also bought some PMC Bronze, which I haven't used before but I read is good ammo.

Thanks.
Click to expand...
Federal is a TOP American manufacturer and among the best. Independence is a subsidiary of Federal and is manufactured in Brazil. S&B is made in Serbia and it's good ammo. PMC is made in south Korea and is very good ammo made on fairly new equipment sit strict quality controls.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

CaptJack1
S&W 350PD 22mag shooting low
Replies
18
Views
567
Yendor357
Y
mckenney99
Stocking up on Ammo.
3 4 5
Replies
82
Views
5K
GypsmJim
GypsmJim
D
Ammo brands you avoid
3 4 5
Replies
92
Views
10K
Eddie Southgate
Eddie Southgate
chief38
My experience & opinion as to costs of reloading now days.
5 6 7
Replies
131
Views
8K
TaxPhd
T
Onomea
AI Chatbot Experience
2
Replies
33
Views
2K
Smoke
Smoke

Latest posts

Back
Top