Anyone using Magtech ammo?

[bogus]

I see Magtech ammo everywhere online. It's usually priced at almost half of the "popular" brands (Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, Remington Golden Sabre, Winchester Ranger). The thing is I never hear of anyone actually using it.

A friend of mine had some FMJ once at the range. It seemed decent enough. Couldn't tell it from any of the other ammo we were firing that day.

Do any of you use Magtech ammo on a regular basis? How about their Guardian Gold line? Or the "First Defense" line that appears to utilize the same or similar bullet as the coveted Corbon DPX?

Link to SD ammo: Self Defense


Why isn't this more popular?

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have shot a lot of Magtech through various guns. I have a couple of boxes of 180 grain .40 JHP in the blue box, it runs great and I have had no issues with it. If we get together at the range, I'll let you try some if you like.

 

[bogus]

Thanks!

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Before the price hikes in 2008, I used to buy it by the case monthly. I've never had a problem with it, the brass is good enough to reload. Use with confidence. The HP carry ammo is good as well.

 

[xmas_asn]

I have used over 200 rounds of Magtech .308 there my M1A and not had a problem. With my National Match rifle and this ammo Im still reaching 500 yards. So its not bad but It doesn't quite have the accuracy to do much past that. I can dance around the 750.

 

[Leo]

I used several boxes in a couple of calibers with no issue. The brass was marked cbc, which I think is an arms company in Brazil. I think it is fine.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

I believe it is produced exclusively in Brazil, the experiences I have had are only in the 45 ACP flavor.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Not my first choice for SD, but would work if needed. Their FMJ stuff is okay, nice components. The copper bullets (all copper JHP) for component work (handloading) make a great practice round and lets you save your Barnes copper JHP for social work.

 

[malern28us]

I purchased 500 rounds of the hollowpoints back in 2009. It was only $21/50 at the time.
I have had no problems with it so far.

 

[03A3]

It's all been reliable and fairly clean for me.
Had very good results in a 686 Smith. Have a Ruger 77/44 that shoots like crap with Magtech. That's just a 2 gun sample. Need to try the .44 mag load in a Super Blackhawk. It may shoot better than it did in the .44 rifle lol.

 

[jbrown8799]

I have used 1000's of rounds Magtech ammo and have not had any problems with it.

 

[sadclownwp]

The stuff runs great, really accurate, but dirty as all hell. Be sure to do a very good cleaning job after putting through more than 15 rounds.

 

[JetGirl]

No problems here...
I generally reload, but when I do buy factory, it's usually that or Sellier & Bellot.