Magtech ammo

[drafter58]

Has anybody had any problems with this ammo? I bought a box of 158 Gr. FMJ's went to the range and at least 3 out of 7 failed to fire on the first strike from my 686. It shoots Blazer and Hornady ammo just fine.

 

[scottaschultz]

I haven't shot that particular load, but I have used their 125gr SJSP 38 Special (in a Ruger Blackhawk) and 125gr 9mm FMC (in a S&W SW9VE) with no problems. Your box must have been made on a Friday!

Scott

 

[jpwhel]

I haven't used any of their revolver ammo but have shot a ton of the MagTech in .380, 9mm and .45. It always goes bang in the semis. I consider it one of the better range ammos.

 

[Hunt200]

I had a few 38s that wouldn't go bang the first go round also, no problem with the 380s.

 

[skeeterbait]

I shoot a lot of there 357 JSP stuff and never had any problems. I have a 686 no dash with hammer mounted firing pin though.

 

[BigRich315]

I've only used it in smaller calibers, with alot of FTFs. I haven't touched the stuff since in any caliber.

 

[bmhiii]

I've shot a lot of Magtech .357 and have not had one problem. It's my range ammo for that particular caliber.

 

[pinduck]

I have shot a lot of the .357 also with no problems in my 686.

 

[Zilmo]

Never had a problem with it in any caliber.

 

[alexcat]

Never had no problems in any pistol SW,Glock,beretta. They just bought S-B a few months ago. First rate ammo.

 

[rags]

I've used 9mm, 40 cal, 380, 45acp, 38 special, 357 mag, 357sig and 44mag.

ALL went bang.

Zero FTF's.

 

[drafter58]

Thanks for all the replies I quess maybe its just my gun but it sure puts a hell of dent in the primer. Thought maybe they had tough primers or something maybe I just got a bad box.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I shoot a M686 and have shot a lot of Magtech .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammo and never had one fail to fire. I've also shot a lot of their 9mm and 45 Auto ammo without any failures either.

As for tough primers I don't think they are tougher than any others. I got a hold of some Magtech primers a few months back and all 3000 ignited on the first strike in my reloads. (2,000 SPP & 1,000 LPP)

 

[reklawsr]

I had a few FTF with the 158 RN in a model 60 with an aftermarket main spring. I put the factory spring back and have had no problem since.

 

[Calaveras Slim]

bought some 40 S&W at Cabelas the other day. I will give them a try today and pray I don't have the same problem

 

[flop-shank]

I buy American.

 

[scottaschultz]

I buy American.

From what I understand, all of the American ammunition manufacturers (both of them) are putting out as much as their factories are capable of. So when I buy ammunition from Brazil, Italy or Serbia, I don't feel guilty because I know I am not helping to put an American out of work.

(My ancestry is Ukrainian so I will not buy Russian ammo!)

Scott

 

[flop-shank]

I still buy american stuff even though the factories are running 24/7. When it's time to restock, it's the american made stuff that will need to be replaced. As more people buy things made in the U.S., their popularity will indicate to the store owners that those are the products they want sitting on their shelves. If that goes on long enough, new american jobs will be created since the ammo makers will eventually realize that the need to increase production will be permanent.

I trust the quality of ammo made by Americans more than former combloc countries.

Some of you need to see what Michigan looks like. It ain't pretty.

 

[scottaschultz]

If that goes on long enough, new american jobs will be created since the ammo makers will eventually realize that the need to increase production will be permanent.

I saw in a somewhat recent Olin Corp annual report that retail sales accounted for just under 25% of their ammunition sales. While it is certainly substantial, it still means that over 75% of their revenue is from government contracts (military and law enforcement). I haven't seen any stats from ATK, but I tend to believe they are pretty similar to Olin's. This being the case, I am sure the "brass" (no pun intended) at these corporations are well aware of which side of their bread has the butter on it!

To open a new plant would cost hundreds of millions of dollars and unless the bean counters can see a return on their investment within a reasonable amount of time, it just isn't going to happen. I just don't believe that this temporary bump in the retail market is enough to justify a major investment by Olin or ATK.

Scott

 

[flop-shank]

Increasing production doesn't necessarily mean opening a new plant. It could mean newer, better, or more machinery in existing facilities, but buy all means keep buying foreign stuff. It's doing wonders for our economy.