Defender Ammunition Company

[profjeremy]

I’ve recently ordered some ammo from Defender, which is a relatively small manufacturer (veteran-owned, for those who appreciate that) out of NC. Though they have virtually no stock lately, they have kept their prices reasonable-ish (10mm JHP for $.60/round) and offer $10 flat rate shipping regardless of quantity. I’m going to give their ammo a try and will report back next week, but in the meantime was wondering if anyone had any experience with their ammo.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Small outfit, huh? Did you ask if they had liability insurance?

 

[luvall]

I’ve recently ordered some ammo from Defender, which is a relatively small manufacturer (veteran-owned, for those who appreciate that) out of NC. Though they have virtually no stock lately, they have kept their prices reasonable-ish (10mm JHP for $.60/round) and offer $10 flat rate shipping regardless of quantity. I’m going to give their ammo a try and will report back next week, but in the meantime was wondering if anyone had any experience with their ammo.

Following this.

 

[profjeremy]

Shot 50 rounds of this the other day and no misfeeds. Shot just as accurately as the Blazer ammo that I was shooting at the same time. For what it’s worth, both the Defender and Blazer were 180 grain and the advertised muzzle velocity was 1200 FPS for both. I loaded one magazine with both brands mixed and I couldn’t tell the difference when I shot them. I’ll definitely make another purchase when they have stock!

 

[d.kaufman]

I have used their 450 bushmaster offerings with good results

 

[profjeremy]

Small outfit, huh? Did you ask if they had liability insurance?

I didn’t mean to ignore your comment on this. Also, this is probably going to sound like I’m being a smarta** in written format, but I assure you I’m not. I didn’t ask about their liability insurance for a few reasons. First, they are highly rated on Ammoseek, which I use for other ammo purchases. Second, I checked out their Google reviews, Facebook reviews, website and even YouTube and they seemed like an actual, legit manufacturer. Given all of that, I figured that there was minimal risk in buying a couple of boxes of their ammo. Ended up with good results though and wanted to share.

 

[GIJEW]

This is "remanufactured" ammo?

 

[d.kaufman]

This is "remanufactured" ammo?

When I inquired with them about the 450 bushmaster ammo they said they use New Starline brass. Not sure if this is true of all their offerings

 

[GIJEW]

When I inquired with them about the 450 bushmaster ammo they said they use New Starline brass. Not sure if this is true of all their offerings

Thanks. I suppose commercial reloads using once-fired-brass are close enough to new, that that was a rhetorical question

 

[Rhinestone Pete]

I've purchased some of their .357 SIG ammo and so far haven't had any problems myself. I do like the fact I can send in old brass for credit.

 

[TheQuietMan]

Took a look on their site. Almost nothing in stock.
Kinda like everywhere else right about now...

 

[bobzilla]

Took a look on their site. Almost nothing in stock.
Kinda like everywhere else right about now...

I’d try anyone if I could actually find .45acp in stock. Teaching the wife to shoot and got lower than I want to be and there’s no ammo anywhere.

 

[TheQuietMan]

I’d try anyone if I could actually find .45acp in stock. Teaching the wife to shoot and got lower than I want to be and there’s no ammo anywhere.

I been working with my niece's son. We're doing the pellet gun this afternoon. I need to pick up a few extra tins of pellets. Only have a couple left now.

 

[luvall]

I placed an order for 6.5 Grendel at 9am and got a text it was shipped at 11:00am. Amazing these days.

 

[luvall]

I placed an order for 6.5 Grendel at 9am and got a text it was shipped at 11:00am. Amazing these days.

range report
the 107gr was nothing special. I will try their 123 gr and see if my barrel likes it better.