Ammo for a beginner

Gfercaks33 · May 3, 2016

I think I have the general idea of rifle and pistol ammo, I'll most likely run wwb 9mm and pmc bronze in the rifle. I have yet to have any problems with either so it's some peace of mind knowing they won't let me down. For the shotgun what size shot is best? My plan was to spring for the Winchester AA line. Final question the shot count mike Cyrus has posted in the local match area is that still up to date for the May match?

Matt1911 · May 3, 2016

AA's are dandy, really, the Walmart bulk packs are just fine too. That's what I usually use, or Federal Top Gun.
7 1/2 or 8 shot.

Round counts are good to go, but bring extra in case of reshoots or misses.

Wall · May 3, 2016

Gfercaks33 said:
I think I have the general idea of rifle and pistol ammo, I'll most likely run wwb 9mm and pmc bronze in the rifle. I have yet to have any problems with either so it's some peace of mind knowing they won't let me down. For the shotgun what size shot is best? My plan was to spring for the Winchester AA line. Final question the shot count mike Cyrus has posted in the local match area is that still up to date for the May match?

Yes, that round count is a safe rule of thumb. If you bring that, you should have some to take home for next time. If there's something that will change it, he will post it as soon as he knows. I doubt he has as any stages designed for the match already, so there's no way to know an actual round count at this point.

Gfercaks33 · May 3, 2016

I am a planner for sure I like to get all my ducks in a row.

Wall · May 3, 2016

Plan on bringing the round count posted as the rule of thumb & you'll be set

jtischauser · May 3, 2016

7 1/2 or 8 shot is interchangeable

Wall · May 3, 2016

Jesse Tischauser said:
7 1/2 or 8 shot is interchangeable

Blasphemy

racnsoonr · May 3, 2016

If you do go AA route, wait until they start the annual rebate program if it hasn't already started it's getting close. 2.00/box off what you pay. Just look it up on their site

Gfercaks33 · May 3, 2016

Jason I saw that and I didn't see anything for this year.

I have had the bad luck of buying a newer freedom group shotgun, I was sitting at a 30% failure to eject before I went to town with a dremel. I know the AA cycle flawlessly in mine and I have yet to try bulk or anything else.

racnsoonr · May 4, 2016

Wally world federal is the next best thing and priced well. Seems like the aa promo starts around dove season?

Gfercaks33 · May 8, 2016

Matt Rigsby said:
AA's are dandy, really, the Walmart bulk packs are just fine too. That's what I usually use, or Federal Top Gun.
7 1/2 or 8 shot.
Round counts are good to go, but bring extra in case of reshoots or misses.

Field and target box?

JoeF · May 8, 2016

The $21 100 round bulk pack. Just make sure it's federal and not winchester

Burk Cornelius · May 8, 2016

JoeF said:
The $21 100 round bulk pack. Just make sure it's federal and not winchester

I literally buy wichever is the cheapest. Winchester runs fine in my M1. But then so does everything

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Wall · May 8, 2016

the problem I found with the Winchester bulk is that my Benellis would rip the brass off, leaving the hulls in the chamber.
I've never had an issue with the federal bulk pack ammo. Both the #7 !/2 & #8 work great.

Matt1911 · May 8, 2016

I've never had an issue with either, but I usually buy the federal just because I've heard from so many people that the winchester either have the brass deform or the crimp is bad and bulges a couple shells. Never seen it personally, but multiple people with the same story tells me something is up.