Anyone know of this ammo?
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MSgt G
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I haven't heard of it before, but here's a review I found: The Box O' Truth #23 - ExtremeShock™ Ammo and the Box O' Truth - Page 1
Here's their website: http://www.extremeshockusa.com/
If anyone here has used this ammo I'd like your impressions.
Here's their website: http://www.extremeshockusa.com/
If anyone here has used this ammo I'd like your impressions.
ajpelz
Member
Never tried it, seems like snake oil.
LuddhaBuddha
Member
I heard about it when it first came out did some research and to me it just seems gimmicky, I have not shot any of it as the price is just stupid. I am a firm believer that you need enough penetration to reach vitals when dealing with handguns and this stuff seems to limit penetration and rely on "shock". To me it just seems like they are selling a lot of hype and not much else, I think I'll just save my money and buy the stuff I know works.
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+1. There ain't no magic bullets even though their advertising wants you to believe so.
When it first came out I was working part time at an indoor range. I opened a box of this stuff and promptly took it out to the range. They make a few different loads and I don't remember which it was.
It was accurate. Recoil was more noticeable and the muzzle blast was worse as was the flash.
When someone asked about it, I recommended something else. We eventually clearanced it out.
There are much, much better options for ammo available.
medic15al
Member
On the flyer, why is the shotgun is up front when the handgun ammo is supposively so good?
LuddhaBuddha
Member
Maybe because their new shotgun ammo is supposed to be better but, to me it's still the same overpriced useless crap.
LuddhaBuddha
Member
Was there a point to this testing? Penetration is what is needed in self defense ammo and in this regard extreme ammo fails miserably, do some penetration tests.
Had one fellow bring some to the range. Might be great if you were shooting somebody who was naked, but the bullets can blow up on a piece of cardboard.
IMHO from watching it shot, Extreme shock = extreme hype.
I'll take the Gold Dots or Golden Saber, thank you very much.
IMHO from watching it shot, Extreme shock = extreme hype.
I'll take the Gold Dots or Golden Saber, thank you very much.
ok, i talked to a guy at work who knows these guys that make the ammo. apparently they are more aimed towards LEO sales. He said that they are trying to provide an ammo with lower penetration for tight quarters shooting so there are no accidental hits or something...... im like you ill stick to what i have right now.
