9mm range ammo

[alexfitch225]

I'll build off of this if someone reads this feel free to answer if you could. American Eagle 9mm? Is it pretty good? Or is it a bit over priced for what it is.

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[alexfitch225]

I've been using the 115gr Perfecta from Walmart,124gr Federal and 147gr Browning mostly because I can buy it at a good price.

I use it in a 39-2,59,559 and a 5904.

Do they still sell the perfecta? Every time I look for some they're out of stock. I've heard good things about it. Some have told me it's similar to fiocchi or is made by them or something along those lines. I keep seeing federal ammo on here and I can't say I've ever shot federal 9mm. Is the browning jhp or something like that?

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[TX-Dennis]

PPU, UMC, Blazer Al, Blazer Brass, Aguila, Fiocchi, MagTech, Federal, Pierce, Wolf, Armscor, Monarch Brass, and several brands of commercial reloads. I'm not a fan of WWB or S&B. I have had inconsistent loads (no squibs or kabooms, but some very light loads and a few heavier than average) from Legendary Ammo commercial reloads, so I don't buy from them any more. Other commercial reloads I've tried have been good to go.

I tend to buy by price, but I am staying away from steel cased pistol rounds now. They make the action of a couple of my pistols feel sluggish. They function okay, but I think the increased friction of the steel cases compared to brass slows the slide down a bit. Could be my imagination, but I don't think so.

 

[alexfitch225]

PPU, UMC, Blazer Al, Blazer Brass, Aguila, Fiocchi, MagTech, Federal, Pierce, Wolf, Armscor, Monarch Brass, and several brands of commercial reloads. I'm not a fan of WWB or S&B. I have had inconsistent loads (no squibs or kabooms, but some very light loads and a few heavier than average) from Legendary Ammo commercial reloads, so I don't buy from them any more. Other commercial reloads I've tried have been good to go.

I tend to buy by price, but I am staying away from steel cased pistol rounds now. They make the action of a couple of my pistols feel sluggish. They function okay, but I think the increased friction of the steel cases compared to brass slows the slide down a bit. Could be my imagination, but I don't think so.

My friend Cody uses aluminum cased 9mm in his ruger ever try that? He says it feeds like brass

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[AzShooter]

I've had good luck with Federal American Eagle and Winchester White Box. I bought 1000 rounds of each before I started reloading. Now I have a good supply of brass.

Federal goes off 100 per cent of the time in my highly tuned revolver. Winchester, not so much. The primers are too hard for my light trigger pull.

 

[alexfitch225]

I've had good luck with Federal American Eagle and Winchester White Box. I bought 1000 rounds of each before I started reloading. Now I have a good supply of brass.

Federal goes off 100 per cent of the time in my highly tuned revolver. Winchester, not so much. The primers are too hard for my light trigger pull.

Is reloading difficult at all?

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[scoobysnacker]

I use a lot of freedom munitions 5.56, not so much their 9mm I'm not exactly sure why. Is there reman 9mm pretty good? Does the load feel low or hot ect?

I've shot a case of Freedom 9mm's before, they went bang ok but the batch I had looked pretty rough. They occasionally offer free shipping.
I sometimes wonder why I don't shoot it more, and then I go back and check the prices... their cheapest remans are listed at over $0.19 a rd; $197 or so a case or 1000, + shipping. I've been able to find new manufactured ammo at that price point.

I got in on the 500 rd box deal of 45 ACP from Freedom earlier this year, it was their new manufactured 230 gr RN ammo, for something like $115 + shipping. I also have Blazer Brass in that caliber and shoot it through my 1911, and I found them about equal. No problems with either thus far, but I don't shoot it a bunch, I shoot a lot more 9mm.
Freedom's ok stuff, but I wouldn't pay the same or more than I would from a bigger manufacturer.

TX-Dennis PPU, UMC, Blazer Al, Blazer Brass, Aguila, Fiocchi, MagTech, Federal, Pierce, Wolf, Armscor, Monarch Brass, and several brands of commercial reloads. I'm not a fan of WWB or S&B

Dennis, if you don't mind me asking, what problems have you had with S&B, and through which guns? The stuff I've had has been good, but I sling a lot through my CZs. The things I've heard in the past has been hard primers, and the cases are a little harder to reload than, say, PPU.

 

[alexfitch225]

I've shot a case of Freedom 9mm's before, they went bang ok but the batch I had looked pretty rough. They occasionally offer free shipping.
I sometimes wonder why I don't shoot it more, and then I go back and check the prices... their cheapest remans are listed at over $0.19 a rd; $197 or so a case or 1000, + shipping. I've been able to find new manufactured ammo at that price point.

I got in on the 500 rd box deal of 45 ACP from Freedom earlier this year, it was their new manufactured 230 gr RN ammo, for something like $115 + shipping. I also have Blazer Brass in that caliber and shoot it through my 1911, and I found them about equal. No problems with either thus far, but I don't shoot it a bunch, I shoot a lot more 9mm.
Freedom's ok stuff, but I wouldn't pay the same or more than I would from a bigger manufacturer.

Dennis, if you don't mind me asking, what problems have you had with S&B, and through which guns? The stuff I've had has been good, but I sling a lot through my CZs. The things I've heard in the past has been hard primers, and the cases are a little harder to reload than, say, PPU.

I love freedoms 556 ammo stuff goes bang 100% of the time seems to be accurate as heck, can't tell if it's the ammo, the rifle, or me. But as long as it stays accurate I'll keep getting it. I'll try their 9mm soon if it a. 19 a round that's pretty decent for brass cased ammo

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[allthumbs]

Just curious on what everyone uses really. Today I picked up some blazer brass 9 mm 115 gr, good stuff IMHO 350 rounds through my sd9ve and no issues plus I seemed pretty accurate with it. I usually use heavier grain ammo since I can get it from a good friend of mine for cheap as heck.

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If anyone is interested, Palmetto state armory has Blazer on sale for $10.99 free shipping with 10 or more boxes, I just ordered a case, without tax or shipping can't beat the price.

 

[alexfitch225]

If anyone is interested, Palmetto state armory has Blazer on sale for $10.99 free shipping with 10 or more boxes, I just ordered a case, without tax or shipping can't beat the price.

That's a pretty decent deal for a box of 50? I only ask cause I've seen boxes of 20 going around of a few brands.

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[Arik]

I'll build off of this if someone reads this feel free to answer if you could. American Eagle 9mm? Is it pretty good? Or is it a bit over priced for what it is.

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It's ok but for range shooting Blazer does the same thing a little cheaper.

Aluminum has worked fine too, you just can't reload it.

A lot of the ammo manufacturers buy from each other. For instance Tula BrassMaxx is made by Fiochi in Italy. Winchester has at times sold rebranded PPU and IMI. Independence is typically rebranded IMI.

I wouldn't be to concerned with brand as much as how/,if it works in your gun. My guns are not picky so I buy whatever is cheapest or on sale.

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[Radco]

I use a lot of freedom munitions 5.56, not so much their 9mm I'm not exactly sure why. Is there reman 9mm pretty good? Does the load feel low or hot ect?

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Alex Yes Freedom does have reloaded 9mm, Really not much cheaper then new, plus I am saving brass as I plan on reloading soon, I just retired and just waiting to fit it in my budget as I also plan on a New truck soon :O

 

[Radco]

It's ok but for range shooting Blazer does the same thing a little cheaper.

Aluminum has worked fine too, you just can't reload it.

A lot of the ammo manufacturers buy from each other. For instance Tula BrassMaxx is made by Fiochi in Italy. Winchester has at times sold rebranded PPU and IMI. Independence is typically rebranded IMI.

I wouldn't be to concerned with brand as much as how/,if it works in your gun. My guns are not picky so I buy whatever is cheapest or on sale.




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You sure can reload Aluminum case's see pics below :O lol



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[AzShooter]

Is reloading difficult at all?

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Reloading is not difficult. Don't get tied down with thinking you need the top of the line equipment. An inexpensive press is a good way to start. You also need a scale.

To start I'd buy a Lee Loader. RCBS is great as well. After you learn what you are doing get a better press but I've loaded thousands of rounds on a single stage press.

You can get your components on line or at your local sporting goods store. Cabellas or Bass Pro Shop will have all you need or try your friendly gun store.

Most important investment is a reloading manual. I like Lyman and Lee but have about 6 different manuals. Read them cover to cover for more than just the load data.

That should get you started in reloading.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I like American Eagle and Fiocchi. Fiocchi is a little bit hotter. Both are fairly clean. I wait for a sale and free shipping at Sportsman's Guide and PSA. Around $12 a box is what I usually pay. No tax, and free shipping. It ends up cheaper than Freedom munitions with the shipping. FM ammo seems a bit weak compared to major brands.

 

[LAA]

As to what reloading press to get, it all depends on how much you want to spend, and how much research you're willing to do. Between reloading manuals, and the many videos & forums on the internet, someone can find just about everything they need to know. But the learning process is required. Reloading can actually be interesting and fun, relaxing, and whatever else. Or...not. Depends on what a person wants to put into it.

As to myself, I went with a more expensive progressive press first (Dillon 650). Then I evolved to a single stage Redding Bog Boss. Between my wife & I, we shoot a lot of ammo. The 650 is for mass production, and the single stage is more for experimentation with different powders, bullets, etc.

A normal day at the desert, results in a coffee can either full, or nearly full of used casings. It's been a long time, since any of my reloads have failed.

 

[alexfitch225]

Alex Yes Freedom does have reloaded 9mm, Really not much cheaper then new, plus I am saving brass as I plan on reloading soon, I just retired and just waiting to fit it in my budget as I also plan on a New truck soon :O

Have you thought about buying govt auction brass? Often times a lot of people don't bid on it so it sits and sits for a while but they sell it by weight not by round. A guy I used to run into at the range told me about it when we were talking hand loads, he said once he bought a pallet that weighed around 900 some lbs for about $75 and some change.

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[alexfitch225]

Reloading is not difficult. Don't get tied down with thinking you need the top of the line equipment. An inexpensive press is a good way to start. You also need a scale.

To start I'd buy a Lee Loader. RCBS is great as well. After you learn what you are doing get a better press but I've loaded thousands of rounds on a single stage press.

You can get your components on line or at your local sporting goods store. Cabellas or Bass Pro Shop will have all you need or try your friendly gun store.

Most important investment is a reloading manual. I like Lyman and Lee but have about 6 different manuals. Read them cover to cover for more than just the load data.

That should get you started in reloading.

I'll have to give it a go when the money comes around, I want to pick up a few other rifles before I do anything.

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[StakeOut]

Do they still sell the perfecta? Every time I look for some they're out of stock. I've heard good things about it. Some have told me it's similar to fiocchi or is made by them or something along those lines. I keep seeing federal ammo on here and I can't say I've ever shot federal 9mm. Is the browning jhp or something like that?

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It was MIA from my 3 local Walmart stores for a few weeks but last week 2 of the 3 stores had over 50 boxes in stock.

I had about 20 boxes before buying another 10 at $9.79 each.

Federal 115gr aluminum is about $0.20 a box more when in need.

I don't see much in the way of heavier 124gr and 147gr at Walmart at a low price point so I look on my state guntrader for FTF sellers of ammo

 

[BE Mike]

I've been wanting to get into reloads but unfortunately getting the prerequisite materials is so darn costly

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It isn't that costly to get into. If you are going to load straight-walled pistol cases, you don't need the biggest, strongest and fastest press. Even adding reloading dies, a bullet puller and caliper, you can get into reloading for under $250.00. If you scrounge your brass and use cast lead bullets, you can probably load for less than half the cost of factory ammo for range use. Check this out: Lee Challenger Breech Lock Single Stage Press Kit