Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15

Thread: modern hunter factory ammo.

  1. #1
    CGN frequent flyer
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Kimberley BC
    Posts
    1,211

    modern hunter factory ammo.

    Anyone shooting factory ammo? Readily available factory amo? I'm trying to find something that doesn't blow primers, that doesn't cost a mint. Lately been trying hornady and bowler match, 165 and 168 grain( can't remember which is which). Same result every time. Bang times 20 or 30, then nothing. Empty primer pockets and little bits of metal falling out of the BCG. The guys at ATR said try different ammo but thought I'd ask here first.

  2. #2
    CGN Regular drill702's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Southwest Saskatchewan
    Posts
    862
    I heard they only like expensive stuff, it's a shame.

  3. #3
    CGN frequent flyer
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Kimberley BC
    Posts
    1,211
    I don't even mind the cost of the ammo, but the stuff I've tried so far has all been factory, all expensive, and now all being given away I guess.at 50 bucks a box I'm not keen to keep trying blindly ya know?

  4. #4
    CGN Regular drill702's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Southwest Saskatchewan
    Posts
    862
    Quote Originally Posted by vanderkalin View Post
    I don't even mind the cost of the ammo, but the stuff I've tried so far has all been factory, all expensive, and now all being given away I guess.
    You should ask the manufacturer.

  5. #5
    CGN Regular
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    Central Alberta
    Posts
    323
    I 'm having good success with Remington Hog Hammer 168 gr, BlackHills 168gr and Federal Gold 168gr.
    Using Gen2 PMags....with zero failures.
    Last edited by rickspeed; 10-26-2016 at 10:05 AM.

  6. #6
    BANNED
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Republic of Alberta
    Posts
    3,755
    Barnes Tipped TSX work for me. So do federal fusions. Federal gold match kings.

  7. #7
    CGN Ultra frequent flyer 6MT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Posts
    24,239
    Don't use Nosler match. It blows primers in the MH. I found SMK FGMM 168gr worked the best in mine.

  8. #8
    CGN frequent flyer Keithjohn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Alberta
    Posts
    1,184
    Isn't blowing primers over pressure ? What's up with these guns , tight chamber ? I don't think I would use factory ammo if they need special sizing

  9. #9
    CGN frequent flyer
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Kimberley BC
    Posts
    1,211
    Yeah. Not sure what I'm going to do about this. I don't want to have to order my bloody ammo.

  10. #10
    CGN frequent flyer Dr. Hunter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Edmonton
    Posts
    1,336
    I've had problems with various different ammo including match ammo from different manufacturers and hand loads too. Also had problems with various mags too.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •