I took the 2 hour trip to Cabelas and was snooping around the ammo and found this PMC bronze ammo in .223 so I picked up two boxes to try out. I was just curious what you thought of it? I haven't seen this ammo sold around here. I noticed that it says make in R.O. Korea.
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Anyone try PMC Bronze ammunition?
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PMC Bronze has been 100% reliable and as accurate as any non-match ammo in .223, 9 mm, .45 acp, and .38 special. I think you'll see fairly good reviews from users of this ammo at popular on-line sites that sell it.
I've shot several boxes of it in 380 and 9mm. It's been fine in terms of quality and reliability. Great range & target ammo at a reasonable price.
bassgunner
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No issues with their 9mm. I am sure the other calibers share the same quality.
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Shot quite a bit in .223 and 9mm with no issues.
model70hunter
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PMC has been around a long time. I've used it off and on since 1990 plus or minus a few years. I always thought it was of 1st class quality.
A few years ago in an ammo can under some knifes I found 2 bricks of PMC 22 LR one hollow point and one solid. I had put them there to sort of keep them out of my sons eyes Totally forgotten for 25 years.
I had found a Marlin M-25 at a smaller gun show, trash on the outside and had a good bore, I gave about 25 bucks, refinished it and glass bedded the action. Took it to the range with 4 or 5 other brands.
The high dollar target brands usually gives the best groups. I then pick the best of the cheap stuff. Ely and the others gives me an idea of the guns ability. I had taken one new CF to zero and 2 deer rifles to check.
I went to Busch Wildlife Range at St. Louis, pre deer season and they were busy, didn't think I had time for the 22 and asked Hank to do the honors on the 22. After I finished I went by Hanks zero in booth. He gave me the target, all were in the same hole. I said which brand shot this? He said PMC. I asked about the ELY and others. He said after this group we don't need to try the high dollar stuff.
PMC is alright.
A few years ago in an ammo can under some knifes I found 2 bricks of PMC 22 LR one hollow point and one solid. I had put them there to sort of keep them out of my sons eyes Totally forgotten for 25 years.
I had found a Marlin M-25 at a smaller gun show, trash on the outside and had a good bore, I gave about 25 bucks, refinished it and glass bedded the action. Took it to the range with 4 or 5 other brands.
The high dollar target brands usually gives the best groups. I then pick the best of the cheap stuff. Ely and the others gives me an idea of the guns ability. I had taken one new CF to zero and 2 deer rifles to check.
I went to Busch Wildlife Range at St. Louis, pre deer season and they were busy, didn't think I had time for the 22 and asked Hank to do the honors on the 22. After I finished I went by Hanks zero in booth. He gave me the target, all were in the same hole. I said which brand shot this? He said PMC. I asked about the ELY and others. He said after this group we don't need to try the high dollar stuff.
PMC is alright.
Targets Guy
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I've shot their 38 special with no problems.
Thanks for the insight on this ammo. I'll be at the range tomorrow to see how it shoots. With all the good responses I'm guessing it will be a good trip. For $7.99 for a box 20 cartridges that's pretty cheap. If all goes well I might have to make another trip for some more. Thanks again.
PMC is the retail packaging for the South Korean ammo supplier to their military. The X-Tac stuff is actually NATO spec 5.56.
PMC is one of the cheapest brass cased budget ammo. Wolf Gold isn't as good, but in the same price range.
PMC is one of the cheapest brass cased budget ammo. Wolf Gold isn't as good, but in the same price range.
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I have shot over 500 rounds of the PMC 38 cal with no problems
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There's a thread going about online purchases. I bought 10 boxes of the same round for 6.49/box.
MyDads38
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Local shops in my area have PMC from $6.49-$7.49/box on regular basis. I have about 1,200 rounds of the 223 and about half as much of the X-Tac on hand. Both shoot fine in my Bushmaster Patrolman's Carbine. Have also used the 9mm and 45 auto with same results. This is the only non-USA made ammo I will buy, when found at good prices.
Wolf Gold shoots pretty darn good in my experience, and it's ~$100 per 1000 rounds (25%) cheaper than PMC.
Valmet
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I've shot up lots of PMC Bronze thru different ARs over the years (Bushmaster, Colt, DD, Knights Armament, etc) and have always found it to be good, reliable stuff.
Been shooting PMC in .380 and .223 for about 4 years. Not one problem in about 1000 rounds each, not the highest but very uniform velocity. Two little niggles - I save my brass for reloading and found the .223 had a crimped primer pocket which had to be reamed before reloading and the .380 had a tarry sealer in the case mouth which was difficult to remove with normal tumbling. I had to use lacquer thinner or acetone and Q tips to get it out.
It's what Wilson Combat uses to verify their rifle accuracy prior to shipment - can't be too bad!!
Agreed. I have had good experience with all the PMC I've used.
Like the rest of the folks I have had good results with the PMC Bronze ammo in various calibers.
The only ammo I won't buy - believe it or not - is Fiocchi pistol ammo. Especially in 357 sig. On more than one occasion I had the bullet head fall down inside the casing. I can only speculate that there was not enough crimp applied. Also had an issue with 9mm - I think it was a feeding issue and and the pistol I was shooting at the time was taking everything else I fed it.
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The only ammo I won't buy - believe it or not - is Fiocchi pistol ammo. Especially in 357 sig. On more than one occasion I had the bullet head fall down inside the casing. I can only speculate that there was not enough crimp applied. Also had an issue with 9mm - I think it was a feeding issue and and the pistol I was shooting at the time was taking everything else I fed it.
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