Remington vs. UMC Ammo?

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25 January 2011, 22:37

BoomRM

Remington vs. UMC Ammo?

Hey guys,

I just picked up a good deal on a 50 round value pack of UMC .17 Rem FB ammo. I understand that it is probably manufactured with lower grade bullets, powder, and primers, but what about the brass?

Thanks,

Boom

25 January 2011, 23:02

wwjmbd

Ive been loading umc brass for my 22-250 that I picked up 7 years ago by buying 400 rds of umc factory ammo without a problem. I have found it to be decent quality.

25 January 2011, 23:35

Jim C. <><

quote:
I understand that it is probably manufactured with lower grade bullets, powder, and primers, but what about the brass?

I don't think that's true at all.

26 January 2011, 00:02

BoomRM

*probably* What would explain it's significantly lower cost than all of the other Remington brands?

26 January 2011, 01:27

eurocentric

I have found no difference in brass for the 17 FB and 223 Rem. Measurements, weight, etc were similar... in the proof is in the numerous times i reloaded them

26 January 2011, 02:05

SR4759

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BoomRM:
Hey guys,

I just picked up a good deal on a 50 round value pack of UMC .17 Rem FB ammo. I understand that it is probably manufactured with lower grade bullets, powder, and primers, but what about the brass?

Thanks,

You are kidding right?

You think a factory manufactures dual sets of all components and makes one set worse than the other intentionally?

26 January 2011, 12:28

BoomRM

No, I am not kidding! And I think what??? I stand corrected, though. After further researching the UMC line of ammo, I learned that there are a limited number of bullet offerings in various calibers in the UMC line. According to Remington, this makes it possible for higher production rates which in turn lowers the cost to the consumer. I'm happy that I will have some good brass to load when I shoot this all up - Which was the intent of my question. **EDITED**

27 January 2011, 18:37

Bernie P.

So far I've reloaded (neck sized only) a box of .223 UMC 5 times.I'm still getting excellent accuracy and can't see any wear problems with the brass yet.

27 January 2011, 20:06

BoomRM

Thanks for the relevant responses, guys.

27 January 2011, 22:45

Jim C. <><

Well Boom, in SR4749's defense, your question did seem to presuppose the UMC ammo is of lesser quality, and that would require a deleberate decision to run a lower quality production line, would it not?

28 January 2011, 00:58

BoomRM

After re-reading my original post, I do indeed agree, Jim. The question should have been phrased differently. I stand corrected.....again.

Boom

28 January 2011, 02:51

MickinColo

Boom, when you figured out your mistaken assumption you corrected it. Let’s move on.

Welcome to the forum were assumptions are the norm, and apologies are the exception.