CCI Brass VS American Eagle 9mm ammo
- Thread starter Scott_N
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- Rainy mosquito infested part of BC
AE if same price but I’ve never had trouble with either brand.
I hear Federal primers are easier to bust.
I hear Federal primers are easier to bust.
Unfortunately, there's no CCI Brass 147gr, so it will be AE when getting 147gr..
For 124gr - both are very good, so whichever's package is of smaller dimensions (AE was in smaller boxes a few times, can grab more when going to a range)..
but, CCI Brass 124gr usually is slightly cheaper
For 124gr - both are very good, so whichever's package is of smaller dimensions (AE was in smaller boxes a few times, can grab more when going to a range)..
but, CCI Brass 124gr usually is slightly cheaper
^this. In January & February I shot 2000 rounds of American Eagle 124gr FMJ and in March I shot 1000 rounds of CCI Blazer Brass 124gr FMJ. The CCI was 10$ cheaper. I haven't noticed a difference except the gun literally smokes like it's on fire the entire time I'm shooting the CCI and my hands get way dirtier from loading mags while I'm shooting. Didn't notice any difference as far as accuracy or reliability, just dirt. Not a big deal. I'll probably still buy whatever is cheapest or has an active rebate.
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- Eastern Ontario
I always find that AE has a odd smell to it when fired
That is because AE has an actual jacket unlike the thin copper foil found on Blazer. People with ported or comped guns often find funny perforations in their targets, it's the foil being stripped off by the device.
Thanks for the input everyone - I've shot a lot of CCI Brass and I have no complaints, it's actually really accurate for me. I needed to stock up a bit on ammo, and Bass Pro currently has Federal AE 115 and 124 on for $11.99 / 50, and I just wanted to confirm what I already suspected, that the AE might be a bit better ammo. Picked up 1000 rounds today on my lunch.
