Winchester 40 Cal Target Ammo: USA40SWVP vs USA40W

JMichaelTX · Sep 14, 2015

What is the difference (other than flat nose) between the Winchester 40 cal target ammo, part numbers

USA40SWVP (flat nose)
USA40W

My use is target practice.
Why would I choose one over the other?
What is the significance of the flat nose?

I find the USA40W to be significantly cheaper. Any reason not to use it?

Related Links:
Winchester 40 Cal Ammo
500 round case - 40 cal Winchester 165 grain FMJ Ammo - USA40SWVP
600 Round Case - 40 Cal SW 165 Grain FMJ Winchester Target Ammo - USA40W

Thanks.

Arik · Sep 14, 2015

I thought all 40 was flat nose.

My choice of target ammo is based on solely on price

Ballistic147 · Sep 14, 2015

Only difference I've noticed is that the flat nosed projectile punches a cleaner hole in the paper. Otherwise my 40c seems to shoot everything well but possibly likes 180 grain slightly better.

One thing is probably certain, someone will be by soon to tell you both choices are extremely inaccurate since the ammo in question is not 9mm.

hardluk1 · Sep 14, 2015

I don't place much stock in ether one being all that coming from Winchester but pick one and try it . The best may very well some other brand.

You might find Theses better shoot very well -
"Canned Heat".40 S & W 165gr Full Metal Jacket - Georgia Arms

.40 Smith & Wesson 165gr Full Metal Jacket (IPSC Major) - Georgia Arms

Arik · Sep 14, 2015

hardluk1 said:
I don't place much stock in ether one being all that coming from Winchester but pick one and try it . The best may very well some other brand.

You might find Theses better shoot very well -
"Canned Heat".40 S & W 165gr Full Metal Jacket - Georgia Arms

.40 Smith & Wesson 165gr Full Metal Jacket (IPSC Major) - Georgia Arms

What makes these better for range?

John R · Sep 14, 2015

Go for price, both will shoot better than you.

JMichaelTX · Sep 14, 2015

Just got this email from Winchester:

From: "Winchester Inc." <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 3:13 PM

Question:
What is the difference between your 40 cal target ammo, part numbers USA40W and USA40SWVP?

Answer:
The USA40W is in a 200 round range pack. The USA40SWVP is a 100 round pack. They are the same rounds.

Technical Services Dept.

hardluk1 · Sep 14, 2015

That's just it , there all simple lower cost practice ammo just some that maybe better buys . You can't buy a low cost production ammo and expect it to be something better than many others .

Want a good production line practice ammo buy speer lawman but its all trial and error assuming your capable of shooting to the handguns potential so try some different brands .

V0OBWxZS16 · Sep 15, 2015

Arik said:
What makes these better for range?

It's $80 cheaper per full case. Maybe that's what he's referring to?

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