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  • MamaAbby

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    I was looking at buying bulk ammo online and some of says remanufactured. Does that mean factory reloads? Are they any less reliable than other ammo? Also it has different types of ammo, in different grains of the same type. Is the lower grain ammo easier to shoot? I appreciate any feedback on this, as the bulk ammo is quite a commitment.
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    bit of a newb myself but I can say there have been recent threads with regards to remanufactured ammo from freedom munitions and everyone seemed to have good things to say. Here is the newest thread about that particular vendor http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/general-firearms-ammo/51005-freedom-munitions.html

    Someone else will have to point you in the direction of going light or heavy, but knowing the caliber, gun, intended use and possibly barrel twist rate will be of value to them for them to offer you the best advice.
     

    Texasjack

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    "Remanufactured" means reloaded. Some is reloaded brass from military ranges, some is from unknown sources. Quality can vary a lot. There's nothing wrong with a reloaded cartridge - many of us reload our own - but be careful who you're ordering it from. There are posts on here from guys who have bought reloads at a gun show only to find out that they were pretty terrible.

    "Grains" refers to the weight of the bullet. It does not affect how "easy" it is to shoot. A particular caliber will pretty much have the same recoil no matter what the bullet weight. Lighter bullets just go faster (and thus have a flatter trajectory). A .223, for example, might have bullet weights ranging from 40 grains to 75 grains. (In olden times, a grain was the weight of a grain of wheat. Now it's a defined weight; there are 7000 grains to a pound.) Some .223 rifles don't have the proper rate of twist in the rifling to stabilize heavier bullets, so it can make a big difference in what you need to order.
     

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    What everyone else said. There are a lot of manufacturers who make remanufactured ammo. Many will even go to lengths to use once reloaded brass. It is no different from loading your own, except that someone else is doing it. So keep in mind that you'll want to check the reputation of every "remanufacturer". And be careful... I've known some to do a great job with pistol ammo and yet still manage to cause catastrophic failures with their rifle ammo. Also, every remanufacturer uses their own load specs so you may notice certain brands feel "hot" or "weak". Make sure you Google the manufacturer and look up as many reviews as you can. After all, you can shoot thousands of good rounds, but it only takes one bad cartridge to blow your gun up.

    It helps to know what caliber/s you are looking for.
     

    MamaAbby

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    I have a 357 revolver, but I usually shoot 38spcl. I am looking at getting a 9mm because my revolver kicks my ass, it's just too much gun for me. I'm going to get my CHL soon and I need something I can qualify with. My sister and were looking at ammoseek, and we saw 9mm 1000rds for approx. 250.00 and it was thru Georgia Arms. I haven't found any bad reviews. I have saved all of my brass so I can eventually learn to do my own reloads, but that will be at a much later date.
     

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    .38 spl should not be that troublesome to handle. Are you an especially small person? Any particular issue(s) with your hands, arms, or shoulders?
     

    Texasjack

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    The 9 mm has more of a kick than the .38 special.

    Until this last legislative session, if you took your CHL test with a pistol, that's all you could carry. They fixed that now. (Nobody could figure out a good reason why it was in the law to begin with.)

    What's the barrel length on the .38? If it's short, that could explain the issue. A longer barreled revolver would help.

    9 mm ammo has been pretty hard to get ahold of for awhile, so prices haven't come down as much as they should.
     

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    .38 spl should not be that troublesome to handle. Are you an especially small person? Any particular issue(s) with your hands, arms, or shoulders?

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    The 9 mm has more of a kick than the .38 special.

    Until this last legislative session, if you took your CHL test with a pistol, that's all you could carry. They fixed that now. (Nobody could figure out a good reason why it was in the law to begin with.)

    What's the barrel length on the .38? If it's short, that could explain the issue. A longer barreled revolver would help.

    9 mm ammo has been pretty hard to get ahold of for awhile, so prices haven't come down as much as they should.

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    .38 spl should not be that troublesome to handle. Are you an especially small person? Any particular issue(s) with your hands, arms, or shoulders?

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    The 9 mm has more of a kick than the .38 special.

    Until this last legislative session, if you took your CHL test with a pistol, that's all you could carry. They fixed that now. (Nobody could figure out a good reason why it was in the law to begin with.)

    What's the barrel length on the .38? If it's short, that could explain the issue. A longer barreled revolver would help.

    9 mm ammo has been pretty hard to get ahold of for awhile, so prices haven't come down as much as they should.

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    I have a 357 revolver, but I usually shoot 38spcl. I am looking at getting a 9mm because my revolver kicks my ass, it's just too much gun for me. I'm going to get my CHL soon and I need something I can qualify with. My sister and were looking at ammoseek, and we saw 9mm 1000rds for approx. 250.00 and it was thru Georgia Arms. I haven't found any bad reviews. I have saved all of my brass so I can eventually learn to do my own reloads, but that will be at a much later date.
    Mama, you haven't specified what exactly is "kicking your ass". Is it recoil?, torque on your wrist when the bullet engages the rifling?, muzzle blast? There are several ways to attenuate the felt recoil of any particular firearm and firing .38 Spcl ammo in a large framed .357 Magnum revolver is a good way to do it. Have you tried wearing a padded glove such as the ones P.A.S.T. make? Shooting a semi-automatic can reduce felt recoil somewhat as the movement of the slide attenuates the recoil by spreading it out over a greater time....to a point. If you specify what is exactly giving you problems I can direct you to a better solution.
     

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    I have a 357 revolver, but I usually shoot 38spcl. I am looking at getting a 9mm because my revolver kicks my ass, it's just too much gun for me. I'm going to get my CHL soon and I need something I can qualify with. My sister and were looking at ammoseek, and we saw 9mm 1000rds for approx. 250.00 and it was thru Georgia Arms. I haven't found any bad reviews. I have saved all of my brass so I can eventually learn to do my own reloads, but that will be at a much later date.

    Georgia Arms puts out very good reloads. I've bought from them numerous times and have always been happy with their products. I think their 9mm reloads are better than some of the "new" bulk ammo like WWB or Federal.

    I haven't checked Georgia Arms website in awhile, but for the last 18 months or so, they have not had much in stock, and they don't accept backorders (unless that's changed)

    As far as recoil, 38sp vs 9mm, they are technically pretty close. Small revolvers like a SW 642 Airweight (I don't know if that is what you have, just guessing since you are having recoil issues) are hard to shoot because of their small size and light weight. If you shot the same 38sp in a Ruger SP101 or similar sized revolver it would be quite a bit easier to handle.

    If you do go with a 9mm semi auto, the same principle will apply. If you get a tiny pistol it will still be hard to shoot. If you are recoil sensitive, then Id suggest nothing smaller than a Glock 19 or 26. I'm not necessary suggesting those two guns, although they are good choices. I just mention them as a size reference. Try some rentals
     

    MamaAbby

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    Mama, you haven't specified what exactly is "kicking your ass". Is it recoil?, torque on your wrist when the bullet engages the rifling?, muzzle blast? There are several ways to attenuate the felt recoil of any particular firearm and firing .38 Spcl ammo in a large framed .357 Magnum revolver is a good way to do it. Have you tried wearing a padded glove such as the ones P.A.S.T. make? Shooting a semi-automatic can reduce felt recoil somewhat as the movement of the slide attenuates the recoil by spreading it out over a greater time....to a point. If you specify what is exactly giving you problems I can direct you to a better solution.

    I have a Rossi 357 with a 3 inch barrel. I have been to the range many times and even with shooting the 38spcl the target is hit every where but the middle, but mostly left. The recoil and the wrist torque are the problem. I do better with the 357 rounds but it makes my wrist, elbow, and shoulder hurt like hell. If I go all Rambo and rapid fire I do better than 1 at a time, maybe because I hold it a little tighter. I have had better accuracy in the past with a 380 and a 9mm, so I thought the problem might be that the 357/38's are just too much. I am not a little person, 5'5 and weight...well that's a secret ;) I have never heard of a padded glove, but I will look for one and see if that helps. Thanks!
     

    Glockster69

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    I am not a little person, 5'5 and weight...well that's a secret ;)

    We need weight and age or the help stops!

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