has anybody used/heard of this ammo

[sergeant 042]

I was recently given some ammo from companies I've never seen before. The first is some 9mm from American Ammunition in Miami, Fl. It's in a 50 rd. clear plastic container and labeled 115 gr. Complete Copper Coat. The brass has a head stamp of "A-MERC" 9mm. I was also given some .303 Savage ammo in standard 20 rd. cardboard boxes marked "The Barton Bullet". A label on the box says, "Factory New Ammunition - The Barton Bullet, Inc. - Barton, VT 05822 - (802) 525-4485". The brass is head stamped "R-P 303 Sav" and the box has handwritten on the end flap 303 Savage and 170 RN. I tried calling the number in VT and it had been disconnected. Does anybody know anything about either of these companies? The ammo appears to be factory new. Thanks for your help.

 

[Klondike Mike]

I use the American Ammo in 45 ACP 230 FMJ. It's as good as the big Three's FMJ stuff. IIRC I stocked up from Natchez Shooters Supply. Mike

 

[2152hq]

The Barton VT ammo may be a long since gone out of business custom loader.
Perhaps this guy took over the operation or just a change of business name:

Roya's Reloading & Ammunition
Licensee Name: Roya, William
665 Butler Rd
Barton, VT 05822
Phone: 802-754-6579

 

[sergeant 042]

Thanks

Thanks for the info and quick reply. I'll try calling next week. Do you know if the American Ammunition bullets are jacketed or merely copper washed lead? Having never used the copper coated bullets B-4, I'm a little concerned over bore fouling and cleaning.

 

[Frank46]

Unless you were really desparate for empty cases no one whom I knew would never pickup the A-Merc brand. Shooters who are also handloaders would tell you to stay away from that brand. Mostly for the flash holes. Many of the cases picked up the flash hole was punched way off center making reloading difficult when usin a press like the dillon. Sometimes you'd see the flash hole almost at the side of the primer pocket. So if you have some and shoot it leave it right there. Frank

 

[Huckelberry75]

Yep, never had a good experience with A-merc brass. You can pick it up, but just to put in your scrap pile for selling, not for reloads.

 

[CTSixshot]

Echoing the above post...
A-MERC brass (mostly 45 ACP in my case) tends to have irregular (off-center, cock-eyed etc) flash holes and tends to stand out when resizing; always seems to be out of spec with every other brand. Cull it and scrap it is usually what works best.
American Ammunition used to have a flashy website with news releases mostly about ammo contracts to Central and South American governments, but it and the company (also their stock) has faded away into bankruptcy and other parts unknown.
G.L.

 

[smith17]

another echo. My range had some a couple of years ago in 9mm. I think I had over 10 FTF and a few stovepipe jams in one box, used in a gun that had never jammed before or since.
After finishing my session, I noticed my hands were black from handling the ammo, as was the inside of the factory box.
No thanks.

 

[Pisgah]

I bought a bunch of A-MERC ammo once, thinking I was getting a great deal. WRONG! Worst stuff I ever bought. Misfires, blown primers, cracked caseheads... Never again.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

My junk box is full of A Merk stuff I've picked up along the way. Lousey brass.

 

[sergeant 042]

I'd like to thank everybody who responded to my ? again. I appreciate the insight and experience of others on this forum. It appears that at times it's beneficial to look inside that gift horse's mouth. Thanks again.